'It’s a day I will remember forever': Kimi Antonelli becomes F1's youngest world champion

Kimi Antonelli claimed the title of Formula One's youngest world champion on Sunday, finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Italian secured the championship with four races left after finishing behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli had started fourth and only needed a ninth-place finish to guarantee the title.

He stayed ahead of Charles Leclerc throughout the race, moving past him on Lap 48 and winning comfortably. At 20 years and 68 days old, Antonelli broke the previous record set by Sebastian Vettel in 2010. The victory marked Antonelli's second season in F1, and he now has 380 points from 17 races, while Verstappen stands second with 261 points.

The Red Bull driver and Hamilton will battle for the runner-up position over the final four grands prix. Mercedes strengthened their position in the constructors' championship, moving 126 points ahead of Ferrari. Antonelli said he would keep his No. 12 jersey, citing superstition and humility, marking the first time a driver has won the world championship with that number since Ayrton Senna in 1988.