Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula 1 World Championship on Sunday despite not winning the Mexican Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen took victory at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City.
The championship decider saw Antonelli finish in a position sufficient to claim the title, while Verstappen crossed the line first to claim the race win. The result confirms Antonelli as the 2026 Formula 1 World Champion.
Verstappen's victory in Mexico City marks another race win for the Dutch driver, though it was not enough to prevent Antonelli from clinching the drivers' championship. The championship battle concluded with Antonelli demonstrating consistent performance throughout the season to secure the crown.
