Kimi Antonelli's dream season saw its crowning glory moment on Sunday (November 1) as he secured the Driver's World Championship title for the first time in his career and etched his name in Formula 1 history as the youngest-ever world champion in history. The Mercedes driver finished third in the 2026 Mexican GP, which took place at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.
\n\nThe race was won by Max Verstappen despite Lewis Hamilton starting on pole. The former world champions engaged in a strong battle after the Dutchman took the lead on the first lap, ahead of Hamilton, and his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc collided. Later, when the race resumed after a red flag, the duo engaged in a tense battle, but the Red Bull star kept his nerve.
\n\nAntonelli, aged 20 years and 68 days, broke Sebastian Vettel to become the youngest-ever world champion in history. The Italian has won the title only in his second season in the Formula after making his debut in 2025, after being signed by Mercedes to replace seven-time world champion Hamilton following his departure to Ferrari after spending 11 years in which he won six titles.
\n\nMeanwhile, Antonelli is the fourth driver…
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