Kimi Antonelli celebrates becoming youngest F1 world champion in Mexico
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 6:56 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Kimi Antonelli secured his place in history by winning the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history. Although he felt nervous and cautious during the race, a mindset shift after a red flag allowed him to push harder and secure his podium spot. Antonelli finished four seconds behind race winner Max Verstappen, expressing emotion and excitement as he crossed the finish line. He plans to frame a special photo with Lewis Hamilton and Verstappen to commemorate the moment. His family was present to share his triumph, adding to the emotional significance of the day.
- •Antonelli becomes the youngest F1 world champion at the Mexico Grand Prix.
- •He experienced heightened nerves compared to previous races.
- •Antonelli finished four seconds behind race leader Verstappen.
- •He plans to commemorate the podium moment with a framed photo.
- •Family attended the race to support his historic achievement.
- 6:56 AMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli wants special photo with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on his wall after F1 title
- 6:56 AMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli wants special photo with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on his wall after F1 title
"The 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix is one for the history books: Kimi Antonelli has been crowned the youngest world champion of all time, and partly because of the superlicence rules, that record will certainly not be an easy one to break. After his hugely impressive performance in Austin, Antonelli already knew that clinching the title would essentially be a formality, but he refused to treat it ...Keep reading
"Antonelli feared crashing on the last lap of the Mexico Grand Prix because he could barely see the track. Sharing the podium with Hamilton and Verstappen is a moment he wants to preserve as a tangible memory
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External links- Motorsport.comNov 2, 2026, 6:56 AMKimi Antonelli wants special photo with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on his wall after F1 title
The 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix is one for the history books: Kimi Antonelli has been crowned the youngest world champion of all time, and partly because of the superlicence rules, that record will certainly not be an easy one to break. After his hugely impressive performance in Austin, Antonelli already knew that clinching the title would essentially be a formality, but he refused to treat it ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 6:56 AMKimi Antonelli wants special photo with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on his wall after F1 title
Antonelli feared crashing on the last lap of the Mexico Grand Prix because he could barely see the track. Sharing the podium with Hamilton and Verstappen is a moment he wants to preserve as a tangible memory
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