Historic triumph in Mexico City: At just 20 years old, Kimi Antonelli claims his first Formula 1 World Championship title, becoming the youngest World Champion in the sport’s history. At the Mexican Grand Prix on November 1, 2026, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli made Formula 1 history. With an impressive third-place finish, the young Italian secured the World Championship with four races still remaining, breaking Sebastian Vettel’s previous age record. Max Verstappen claimed victory for Red Bull at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez after an exciting battle with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, who finished second. Antonelli completed the podium in third place. The thrilling 71-lap race featured intense battles, a red flag following Valtteri Bottas’ accident and a late Safety Car period. Antonelli becomes the first Italian Formula 1 World Champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953. His remarkable achievement marks a historic moment for Mercedes and the beginning of a new era in Formula 1. Race Results – Top 5: Max Verstappen – Red Bull Lewis Hamilton – Ferrari Kimi Antonelli – Mercedes Charles Leclerc – Ferrari Lando Norris – McLaren