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Kimi Antonelli officially crowned the Driver’s champion 2026 F1!!
The 20-year-old Mercedes driver won the title on Sunday afternoon (November 1) at the Mexico City Grand Prix at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico.
Like he finished third in the race, having only finished ninth to win the title. Four-time champion Max Verstappen finished first and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton finished second.
Kimi Antonelli makes Formula 1 history
With Likeand victory, the Italian has made history in just his second season in Formula 1.
He is now the first Italian to win the championship since then Alberto Ascari in 1953, AND he is now the youngest champion in F1 history, at 20 years and 68 days old. In addition, he is also the youngest winner in his team, Mercedes, and is the first champion born in the 21st century!
Before him, Sebastian Vettel held the record when he won the title aged 23 years and 134 days in 2010, just beating Lewis Hamiltonand the record at 23 years and 300 days old two years before.
Earlier this year, Like he made history by becoming the youngest pole sitter in F1 history at the Chinese Grand Prixand the first Italian to win at Monza since 1966.
Like not only did he get to celebrate with his team, but his family was also present for his big day. His parents were with him, Marco and Veronicaand his younger sister, Maggie.
“We did it. And, you know, without them, I wouldn’t be here. Without Mercedes, without my family,” he said after the race, via Formula1.com. “So I’m very grateful for this moment, and it will live forever. And I’m just, I’m speechless. I’m trying to process what just happened.”
Next, Like and his partner, George Russellto win the constructors’ championship, which they could win at the next race in Brazil, taking place next week. They currently lead the teams standings at 630, with Ferrari in second place with 504.
Check out more photos of Kimi Antonelli winning the F1 championship in the gallery below…
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