Italian Formula One driver Kimi Antonelli secured his first world championship title at the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday, becoming the youngest-ever champion in the sport's history. The Mercedes driver clinched the title at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on November 1, 2026.
Antonelli's championship victory marks a historic milestone for the young Italian, who has risen rapidly through the ranks to reach the pinnacle of motorsport. The Mercedes team celebrated their driver's achievement at the Mexican circuit, where the title was mathematically secured.
The record-breaking triumph adds Antonelli's name to the exclusive list of Formula One world champions, with the distinction of being the youngest to ever achieve the feat.
