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Kimi Antonelli celebrates becoming youngest F1 world champion in Mexico

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Kimi Antonelli celebrates becoming youngest F1 world champion in Mexico

Summary

Kimi Antonelli, at just 20 years old, has been crowned the youngest Formula 1 world champion after finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix on November 1. Celebrations included a party in Mexico that night with his team, friends, and family. Antonelli received congratulatory messages from fellow drivers, including Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Sebastian Vettel. He noted that despite normally avoiding drinking, he celebrated fully on this special occasion. The Sao Paulo Grand Prix is next on the 2026 F1 calendar, with Antonelli aiming to continue his success.

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Key Details

•Kimi Antonelli crowned youngest F1 world champion on November 1.
•He finished third in the Mexico City Grand Prix to secure the title.
•Antonelli celebrated with a party in Mexico, attended by friends and family.
•He received messages from Verstappen, Hamilton, and Vettel congratulating him.
•The next race is the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, scheduled for this weekend.

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6:30 PMSky Sports — 'I went full out!' - Antonelli reveals title celebrations and 'special' messages

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Kimi Antonelli has revealed details of his celebrations after being crowned Formula 1 world champion, along with some of the messages he received in the aftermath of his historic triumph.
— Sky Sports

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