Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured his first Formula 1 world championship on Sunday, finishing on the podium at the Mexican Grand Prix to seal a historic maiden title. The Italian driver's championship triumph came at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on November 1, 2026, marking a landmark moment in his rookie season.
Antonelli's podium finish in Mexico City provided the decisive points needed to clinch the drivers' championship, making him the latest addition to Formula 1's exclusive list of world champions. The achievement caps a remarkable debut campaign for the young driver, who has consistently demonstrated pace and maturity throughout the season.
