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Kimi Antonelli celebrates title win with Verstappen and Hamilton on podium

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Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Kimi Antonelli celebrates title win with Verstappen and Hamilton on podium

Summary

Kimi Antonelli secured the 2026 world drivers' championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the youngest champion in Formula 1 history at 20 years and 68 days. The podium celebration included race winner Max Verstappen and runner-up Lewis Hamilton lifting Antonelli in a show of sportsmanship, marking a memorable moment for the new champion. Antonelli expressed his emotional response to the gesture, stating it would remain a cherished memory. The victory also ended a 73-year drought for Italian drivers in the championship.

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By the Numbers

•Antonelli wins 2026 world drivers' championship in Mexico City.
•He becomes the youngest champion in F1 history.
•Verstappen and Hamilton lift Antonelli on the podium.
•Antonelli aims to frame the podium moment as a keepsake.
•The win ends a 73-year championship drought for Italy.

Latest Updates

9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli reacts to Max Verstappen and Lewiw Hamilton on Mexico podium: “I will frame it”
9:07 PMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli reacts to Max Verstappen and Lewiw Hamilton on Mexico podium: “I will frame it”

What they're saying

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Securing the 2026 world drivers' championship at just 20 years and 68 days old is a massive, history-book-shattering achievement. But for Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the most overwhelming part of the Mexico City Grand Prix did not even happen on the asphalt. It happened after the chequered flag. Sharing the podium with race winner Max Verstappen and runner-up Lewis Hamilton is intimidating enough ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com