Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 world champion in history
Kimi Antonelli won the Formula One Drivers' Championship by finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Antonelli breaks historic records
The 20-year-old Italian driver became the youngest world champion in Formula One history by three years and 68 days. He surpassed the previous record held by Sebastian Vettel, who won his first title at age 23.
Mercedes secures team title
Antonelli claimed his debut championship for Mercedes, marking the team's tenth Drivers' Championship and its first since Lewis Hamilton won in 2020. This victory ended Italy's 73-year wait to produce a third Formula One world champion.
Race results and context
Max Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton, who finished second after contact with teammate Charles Leclerc. Antonelli secured the title with four rounds remaining in the season.
All 6 outlets report consistently
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- ESPN
- The Guardian
- Sky Sports
- Anadolu Agency
- BBC News
- Dawn
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ESPN
Antonelli crowned F1's youngest-ever world champion
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The Guardian
Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion with third place in Mexican GP
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Sky Sports
Antonelli crowned world champion as Verstappen wins wild Mexico City GP
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Anadolu Agency
Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 world champion with 3rd-place finish in Mexico
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BBC News
Antonelli becomes world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico
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Dawn
Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion at 20 years old
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