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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest Formula 1 world champion at 20

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First reported on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 17:25 EST by NBC News·Latest article on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 17:42 EST

Summary

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli clinched the Formula 1 world championship on Sunday 1 November, becoming the youngest driver in the sport's history to win the title at just 20, NBC News reported, ABC News headlining that Antonelli became the youngest F1 champion at age 20. Antonelli clinched a first title after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix, ESPN reported, The Philadelphia Inquirer writing that the 20-year-old became the youngest champion in the history of Formula 1 with four races still left in the season.

Latest: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli clinched the Formula 1 world championship at 20, becoming the youngest driver in the sport's history to win the title, NBC News, ABC News and The Philadelphia Inquirer reported, ESPN writing that Antonelli clinched the title after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix and the Inquirer that four races are still left in the season.

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How it unfolded

  1. Sunday 1 November

    Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli clinched the Formula 1 world championship at 20, becoming the youngest driver in the sport's history to win the title, NBC News, ABC News and The Philadelphia Inquirer reported, ESPN writing that Antonelli clinched the title after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix and the Inquirer that four races are still left in the season.