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.

Acteurs

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

Lieux

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

Articles

2 novembre 2026
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How Kimi Antonelli saw off the grid to become F1’s youngest world champion
How Kimi Antonelli saw off the grid to become F1’s youngest world champion

The Guardian • 02 nov. 10h56

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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‘Just the beginning’ for Antonelli, F1’s prodigious, charismatic new king
‘Just the beginning’ for Antonelli, F1’s prodigious, charismatic new king

Al Jazeera • 02 nov. 10h31

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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Kimi Antonelli wants special photo with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on his wall after F1 title
Kimi Antonelli wants special photo with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on his wall after F1 title

Motorsport.com • 02 nov. 06h58

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 becomes Formula One’s youngest world champion in Mexico City
Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula One’s youngest world champion in Mexico City

Al Jazeera • 02 nov. 03h57

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 of Mercedes crowned the youngest ever F1 champion
20-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes crowned the youngest ever F1 champion

India Today • 02 nov. 02h30

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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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history at age 20
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history at age 20

CBC • 02 nov. 01h10

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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Winners and losers from F1's record-breaking Mexico Grand Prix
Winners and losers from F1's record-breaking Mexico Grand Prix

Motorsport.com • 02 nov. 00h25

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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Antonelli can be one of the greats and has nothing to prove, says Wolff
Antonelli can be one of the greats and has nothing to prove, says Wolff

CNA • 01 nov. 22h46

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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