Antonelli makes history as youngest F1 champion at 20 years old
Italian racing driver Kimi Antonelli has won nine Grands Prix since his debut in 2025.
Kimi Antonelli achieved a historic milestone by becoming Formula One's youngest world champion at 20 years and 68 days old. The Italian driver secured the championship after finishing third for Mercedes in the Mexico City Grand Prix, which was won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen. The previous youngest champion was Germany's Sebastian Vettel, who accomplished the feat at 23 years and 134 days in 2010.
The race was filled with drama, including two safety cars, multiple crashes, and a 33-minute halt with 25 laps remaining. Antonelli's parents and sister were present to celebrate with him upon his triumphant return to the team garage.
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