Antonelli becomes youngest F1 world champion at Mexico City GP

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Kimi Antonelli clinches the 2026 F1 drivers' title at the Mexico City Grand Prix, finishing third to become the youngest world champion at 20, surpassing Sebastian Vettel's record.

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ESPN and Sky Sports lead on the historic achievement, while Motorsport.com and BBC focus on his ranking among youngest champions. Crash.net highlights the record. Formula1.com provides live coverage. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com offers the most complete coverage with context on Vettel's record and a dominant season, plus an image, making it the best first read.

Antonelli becomes youngest F1 world champion at Mexico City GP

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Kimi Antonelli wins the 2026 Formula One World Drivers' Championship, becoming the youngest World Champion in F1 history at just 20 years old