Kimi Antonelli secures historic F1 title in Mexico City

Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes clinched the F1 Drivers' title at the Mexico City GP on November 2, 2026, finishing third behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. His performance surpassed Sebastian Vettel's age record, making him the youngest title winner in F1 history at 20 years old. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed his pride in Antonelli, highlighting how critics doubted the young driver at various points in his career. Wolff noted that some sponsors had left the team due to concerns over Antonelli's promotion, but the decision ultimately proved successful. The focus will now shift to the remainder of the season as the team celebrates this significant achievement.

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