Italian driver Kimi Antonelli has been crowned the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history after securing the title at the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday. The Mercedes driver clinched the championship at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on November 1, 2026.
"I'm speechless," Antonelli said following his historic achievement. The Italian rookie has made an immediate impact in his debut season with the Mercedes team, culminating in a championship victory that rewrites the record books for the sport's youngest title winner.
The Mexican Grand Prix provided the dramatic backdrop for Antonelli's coronation, with the championship decided in front of a capacity crowd at the iconic Mexico City circuit. His Mercedes machinery proved decisive throughout the season, allowing the young Italian to overcome more experienced rivals and claim motorsport's ultimate prize.
