20-year-old Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest world champion in Formula 1 history

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has become the youngest-ever Formula 1 world champion after securing the 2026 title by finishing third at Mexico City Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Italian broke Sebastian Vettel's record, set when he won the championship aged 23 in 2010. Antonelli, competing in his second F1 season, became the first Italian champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.