Kimi Antonelli 2026: Mexico City: the title decider
Antonelli clinched the 2026 World Drivers' Championship with 3rd place at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the youngest World Champion ever (20 years 68 days) and the first Italian champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953. He had about 380 points with rounds still to run (approximate, season in progress).
On 1 November 2026 at the Mexico City Grand Prix. His 3rd place clinched the Drivers' Championship with four rounds left, at 20 years and 68 days old. That made him the youngest Formula 1 World Champion ever, ahead of Sebastian Vettel's 2010 record, and the first Italian champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
