Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula 1's youngest world champion at age 20
Sports · 2 November 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1 world champion on November 2, 2026, finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. He is only 20 years old, making him the youngest champion in the sport's history. He broke the record previously held by Sebastian Vettel, who won his first title at 23 in 2010.
Antonelli drives for Mercedes and is in just his second season. His first season in 2025 was difficult, with several crashes and mistakes. Few people expected him to dominate so quickly.
During 2026, he won in Belgium, Spain, and Italy. His victory at Monza was especially remarkable. He started 19th and still won, becoming the first Italian to win the Italian Grand Prix since 1966. He secured the title with four races still to go.