Kimi Antonelli Becomes Youngest F1 World Champion

• 02 Nov 2026

On November 1, 2026, Italy's Kimi Antonelli secured third place at the Mexico City Grand Prix, winning the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship at the age of 20.

Key Facts

• Historic Record: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli became the youngest World Drivers' Champion in Formula 1 history at the age of 20 years and 68 days.
• Previous Record: Antonelli broke the record held by Germany's Sebastian Vettel, who won the world title in 2010 at the age of 23 years and 134 days.
• Championship Milestone: Antonelli secured his maiden World Drivers' title with four races remaining in the 2026 season.
• Italy's Achievement: Antonelli is the first Italian driver to become Formula 1 World Drivers' Champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
• Venue: The 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix was held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit in Mexico City.
• Formula 1 (F1): The premier global single-seater motor racing championship governed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).