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Kimi Antonelli eyes youngest F1 champion title at Mexico Grand Prix

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 1:40 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Kimi Antonelli eyes youngest F1 champion title at Mexico Grand Prix

Summary

Kimi Antonelli aims to secure the title of the youngest Formula One champion during the Mexico City Grand Prix this weekend. The Mercedes driver needs just two points to clinch the championship, with his closest rivals significantly trailing. Antonelli, at 20 years and 68 days old, could break Sebastian Vettel's record, achieving a feat not accomplished by an Italian since Alberto Ascari in 1953. Following a dominant season, including nine race wins, he approaches the race with confidence and the intention of finishing strong. His team boss, Toto Wolff, anticipates a celebration for Antonelli and possibly the constructors’ championship.

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By the Numbers

•Antonelli leads the championship by a substantial margin.
•A finish in ninth or better will secure the title.
•He has won nine out of 18 races this season.
•Max Verstappen may contend for victory at the race.
•Sergio Perez will celebrate his 300th race start.

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1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Antonelli ready to rewrite the Formula One record books in Mexico

What they're saying

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Kimi Antonelli will take his place in Formula One’s record books as the youngest champion and Italy’s first since 1953, barring a wild swing of unexpected misfortunes amid a fiesta atmosphere at this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix. Almost more remarkably, he will also succeed Italy's last champion Alberto Ascari, who won for Ferrari in 1953, after a gap of 73 years during which his country has become synonymous with Formula One.
— Yahoo Sports

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