Kimi Antonelli Becomes Youngest-Ever F1 World Champion At 20 After Securing Third Place At 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, the 20-year-and-68-day-old Formula One world champion, celebrated his historic victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Antonelli's triumph, more than three years younger than Sebastian Vettel's 2010 record, was sealed after a stellar performance in the final race of the season. The young Italian, who has secured nine wins so far, expressed his gratitude to his team and family for their support.

Anticipating more thrilling battles ahead, Antonelli acknowledged the incredible season, sharing the podium with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. The race saw a dramatic incident where Cadillac's Valtteri Bottas crashed, leading to a 46-lap suspension. Despite this, Antonelli maintained third place, ensuring his title win. George Russell's poor start and subsequent struggles limited his chances, while Lewis Hamilton, starting on pole, faced a tense finish, ultimately clinching second place and pushing Antonelli towards the championship.