Kimi Antonelli became Formula One’s youngest world champion at 20 years and 68 days old after finishing third for Mercedes in Sunday’s Mexico City Grand Prix, behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Italy had not had a champion since 1953. Antonelli said he was speechless and called the season incredible.
WHO:
Kimi Antonelli
WHAT:
Kimi Antonelli became Formula One’s youngest world champion after finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix.
WHEN:
Nov 1, 2026
WHERE:
Mexico City, Mexico
WHY:
Antonelli clinched the championship by finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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