Kimi Antonelli crowned youngest Formula One champion at 20

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One world champion at the age of 20 on November 1, 2026. The Italian driver for Mercedes celebrated his remarkable achievement after finishing third in the Mexico City Formula One Grand Prix, which took place at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack. Despite Max Verstappen taking the chequered flag, Antonelli's performance garnered the spotlight as he took the crown at 20 years and 68 days, surpassing the previous record held by Sebastian Vettel, who was over three years older when he won the title in 2010. Furthermore, Antonelli is recognized as the first Italian to win the championship since Alberto Ascari in 1953.