Kimi Antonelli wins F1 title as youngest champion at Mexican Grand Prix
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Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Kimi Antonelli secured the title of the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history at the Mexican Grand Prix on November 1, 2026. The 20-year-old driver finished third in the race, which was topped by Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli's age of 20 years and 68 days surpasses Sebastian Vettel's previous record. Verstappen expressed pride in Antonelli's achievement, highlighting the significance of this milestone in F1. The victory solidifies Antonelli's ascent in the sport.
- •Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest F1 champion at 20 years and 68 days old.
- •He finished third at the Mexican Grand Prix behind Verstappen and Hamilton.
- •Antonelli breaks Sebastian Vettel's record for youngest champion.
- •Max Verstappen expressed pride in Antonelli's accomplishment.
- •The championship celebration reflects Antonelli's rapid rise in Formula 1.
- 12:24 AMESPN F1 — In pictures: The moments that defined Kimi Antonelli's F1 title-winning season
- 12:14 AMESPN F1 — Kimi Antonelli's historic F1 title: Every record broken and milestone reached
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Five youngest F1 world champions as Kimi Antonelli takes top spot
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — KIMI ANTONELLI MAKES FORMULA 1 HISTORY — THE 20-YEAR-OLD IS OFFICIALLY WORLD CHAMPION!
- 11:22 PMMotorsport.com — Lando Norris says Kimi Antonelli should celebrate F1 title “properly” after breakthrough season
- 11:03 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen shares emotional message after Kimi Antonelli's historic F1 title win
"Red Bull's Max Verstappen says he is "very proud" of Kimi Antonelli after the 20-year-old driver became the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history at the Mexican Grand Prix. Antonelli finished third behind Verstappen and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez to claim his first title at the age of 20 years and 68 days, beating Sebastian Vettel's record by ...Keep reading
"Antonelli finished third behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez to clinch the title with four races to spare, becoming the youngest champion in Formula 1's history at just 20 years and 68 days old. Norris, who won his first title with McLaren last year and finished fifth in Mexico, said after the race that he was delighted for the Italian. “I mean, he ...Keep reading
"Formula 1 has a new world champion, and the sport just witnessed history. Kimi Antonelli has officially been crowned the 2026 Formula 1 World Champion , becoming the youngest driver ever to win the championship after finishing third at the Mexican Grand Prix. At just 20 years old, the Mercedes superstar has accomplished something that…
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External links- ESPN F1Nov 2, 2026, 12:24 AMIn pictures: The moments that defined Kimi Antonelli's F1 title-winning season
Kimi Antonelli has been crowned Formula 1 world champion and is the youngest driver in history to do so.
- ESPN F1Nov 2, 2026, 12:14 AMKimi Antonelli's historic F1 title: Every record broken and milestone reached
Kimi Antonelli has been crowned the Formula 1 drivers' champion -- and here are all the records he's broken in the process.
- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 11:49 PMFive youngest F1 world champions as Kimi Antonelli takes top spot
Kimi Antonelli has clinched the 2026 Formula One title to secure his place in history as the sport’s youngest world champion. Here, the Press Association looks at the youngest men to capture F1’s biggest prize.
- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 11:31 PMKIMI ANTONELLI MAKES FORMULA 1 HISTORY — THE 20-YEAR-OLD IS OFFICIALLY WORLD CHAMPION!
Formula 1 has a new world champion, and the sport just witnessed history. Kimi Antonelli has officially been crowned the 2026 Formula 1 World Champion , becoming the youngest driver ever to win the championship after finishing third at the Mexican Grand Prix. At just 20 years old, the Mercedes superstar has accomplished something that…
- Motorsport.comNov 1, 2026, 11:22 PMLando Norris says Kimi Antonelli should celebrate F1 title “properly” after breakthrough season
Antonelli finished third behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez to clinch the title with four races to spare, becoming the youngest champion in Formula 1's history at just 20 years and 68 days old. Norris, who won his first title with McLaren last year and finished fifth in Mexico, said after the race that he was delighted for the Italian. “I mean, he ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comNov 1, 2026, 11:03 PMMax Verstappen shares emotional message after Kimi Antonelli's historic F1 title win
Red Bull's Max Verstappen says he is "very proud" of Kimi Antonelli after the 20-year-old driver became the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history at the Mexican Grand Prix. Antonelli finished third behind Verstappen and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez to claim his first title at the age of 20 years and 68 days, beating Sebastian Vettel's record by ...Keep reading
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