Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 World Champion at Mexico City Grand Prix

Italy's Kimi Antonelli has created history by clinching the 2026 Formula One (F1) World Championship title with a third-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix. According to a report by BBC Hindi, 20-year-old Antonelli has become the youngest World Champion in F1 history. He has broken the record of Sebastian Vettel, who won the title in 2010 at the age of 23.

In the Mexico City Grand Prix competition, Max Verstappen secured first place, while Lewis Hamilton finished in second. Antonelli achieved this significant feat with a third-place finish. According to a report by The Times of India, Mercedes driver Antonelli achieved this historic success on Sunday.

Antonelli has not only become the youngest champion but is also the first Italian driver to win the Formula One World Championship since 1953. Antonelli appeared very emotional after winning the title. According to a report by BBC Hindi, when his team informed him of becoming the World Champion during the slow-down lap after the race concluded, he was unable to speak on the radio for a while. Both joy and tears were clearly palpable in his voice.

After regaining control of his emotions, expressing gratitude for the victory, he said, "Thank you so much everyone. We did it."

With this victory, Antonelli has started a new chapter in the world of Formula One. In this dramatic Grand Prix held in Mexico City, Antonelli proved his mettle amidst the competition between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Achieving such a massive feat at the young age of 20 is considered a significant event in F1 history.