Antonelli clinches 2026 F1 title, celebrates podium with Hamilton and Verstappen

Antonelli clinches 2026 F1 title, celebrates podium with Hamilton and Verstappen

Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched the 2026 Formula 1 drivers’ championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the sport’s youngest world champion, and said he will frame a photo of himself being lifted by Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on the podium. He secured the title after finishing third in the race, a result that marked a historic achievement. Earlier in the season, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff praised Antonelli’s talent, saying the 20-year-old had already proven himself and could win multiple titles, while dismissing rumours of a move to Ferrari.

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Kimi Antonelli Mercedes Max Verstappen Red Bull Lewis Hamilton Ferrari Charles Leclerc George Russell Peter Bonnington Valtteri Bottas

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Mexico City, Mexico Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico

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November 02, 2026
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Kimi Antonelli wins Formula One title in debut season for Mercedes
Kimi Antonelli wins Formula One title in debut season for Mercedes

The Guardian • 02 Nov 10:56

Italian driver Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One world champion at 20, securing the 2026 title with Mercedes after a series of race victories and consistent performances.

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Kimi Antonelli Wins First World Championship for Italy at Mexico City Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli Wins First World Championship for Italy at Mexico City Grand Prix

Al Jazeera • 02 Nov 10:31

Twenty-year-old Kimi Antonelli secured his first Formula One world title after finishing third in Mexico City, becoming Italy's first champion since 1953.

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinches 2026 title and celebrates podium with Hamilton and Verstappen
Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinches 2026 title and celebrates podium with Hamilton and Verstappen

Motorsport.com • 02 Nov 06:58

Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 world champion at the Mexico City Grand Prix and later said he will frame a photo of himself being lifted by Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

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Kimi Antonelli clinches Formula One championship with podium finish in Mexico City
Kimi Antonelli clinches Formula One championship with podium finish in Mexico City

Al Jazeera • 02 Nov 03:57

The 20-year-old Italian driver secured the world title after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix, extending his lead to 119 points.

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20-year-old Kimi Antonelli Wins Formula One World Championship
20-year-old Kimi Antonelli Wins Formula One World Championship

India Today • 02 Nov 02:30

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula One drivers' title after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the sport's youngest champion.

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20-Year-Old Mercedes Driver Kimi Antonelli Crowned Youngest F1 Champion in Mexico City
20-Year-Old Mercedes Driver Kimi Antonelli Crowned Youngest F1 Champion in Mexico City

CBC • 02 Nov 01:10

Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula 1 drivers' championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the sport's youngest champion at 20 years old.

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Kimi Antonelli clinches first Formula 1 title at Mexico Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli clinches first Formula 1 title at Mexico Grand Prix

Motorsport.com • 02 Nov 00:25

Italian driver Kimi Antonelli secured the 2026 World Drivers' Championship with a win in Mexico, while Mercedes claimed the Constructors' title and Ferrari faced setbacks.

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Mercedes team boss Wolff praises Antonelli as potential F1 great
Mercedes team boss Wolff praises Antonelli as potential F1 great

CNA • 01 Nov 22:46

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said 20-year-old champion Kimi Antonelli has already proven himself and could win multiple titles, while dismissing speculation about a move to Ferrari.

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