Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy has been crowned the youngest Formula One world champion in history following the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday. The championship was secured as race winner Max Verstappen benefited from Ferrari miscues during the event at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Antonelli, who steered his car during the third practice session on Saturday, October 31, 2026, clinched the title with a decisive performance. Verstappen claimed victory in the race, capitalizing on strategic errors by the Ferrari team.
The result marks a historic milestone for the 18-year-old Italian, who becomes the youngest driver to win the Formula One World Championship.
