Antonelli becomes youngest Formula 1 world champion

2 Nov, 09:00

Kimi Antonelli holds up the Italian flag on his Mercedes in front of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Champion screen in Mexico City — Photo: Mercedes-Benz Newsroom

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history on Sunday, securing his first title at just 20 years old. The Italian finished third at the Mexico City Grand Prix, behind race winner Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli now leads the Drivers' Championship with 380 points, ahead of Verstappen (261) and Hamilton (259), securing the title with four races remaining. Mercedes also leads the Constructors' Championship with 630 points, ahead of Ferrari (504) and Red Bull (382). The team has not yet secured that championship. The Formula 1 season continues next weekend in Brazil, followed by Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

Source: Formula 1, November 1–2, 2026. Written independently by YOURS from publicly reported facts — not a reproduction of the source's article.

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