Antonelli clinches 2026 title and smashes record for youngest Formula 1 world champion | Formula 1

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has clinched the Formula 1 world title, becoming the series’ youngest champion of all time. Antonelli made his F1 debut last season at the age of 18. He claimed the first victory of his career in the second round of this season in China. That was the first of five consecutive victories which put him in the lead of the championship. Vettel’s record has stood for 16 years. Antonelli was just four years old when Vettel claimed his first title. Like Vettel, Antonelli has won the world championship in his second full season racing in F1.