Kimi Antonelli Beats Vettel to Become F1’s Youngest Champion: Facts and Records

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is the 2026 F1 world champion after the Mexico GP, becoming the youngest title winner ever at 20 years, 68 days in only his second season. Mercedes ’ Antonelli had his first shot at the title in Austin and sealed it in this weekend’s F1 Mexico GP by finishing third. He arrived in Mexico with 365 points, 123 clear of teammate George Russell and 124 clear of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, who both had only an outside chance. It has been a dominant season, with Antonelli adjusting well to the new car and regulations.