Kimi Antonelli Crowned Formula 1 Champion, Becoming the Youngest in Its History

Italian Kimi Antonelli clinched the 2026 Drivers' Championship after the Mexico race, becoming the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history. He secured the title with four races still remaining on the calendar, after outperforming all his rivals.

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• Antonelli sealed the title after finishing third in the Mexico race with the Mercedes team.

  «when he finished third for Mercedes in a»

  Reuters on MSN
• He was 20 years and 68 days old when he was crowned, according to Reuters.

  «became Formula One's youngest world champion at 20 years and 68 days old on Sunday»

  Reuters on MSN
• He won the title in his first full championship season, the agency noted in its coverage of the event.

  «clinched his first title at the Mexico City Grand Prix»

  USA TODAY
• NBC described the crowning as part of his outstanding season, after he left all his rivals behind in the competition.

  «continuing a breakout season and vanquishing all his rivals from contention»

  NBC News

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