Italian Kimi Antonelli has become the youngest ever Formula One Drivers’ World Champion. Driving for Mercedes, Antonelli claimed the 2026 Drivers’ Championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix on November 1st after finishing third in the race. At only 20 years and 68 days old, he broke a long-standing record held by Sebastian Vettel who won the title at 23 years and 134 days old. Antonelli has become one of the most notable young drivers in Formula One after competing in karting competitions as a child.
Mexico City Grand Prix 2026: Final Scoreline
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 25 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 18 |
| 3 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 15 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 12 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 10 |
| 6 | George Russell | Mercedes | 8 |
| 7 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 6 |
| 8 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 4 |
| 9 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 2 |
| 10 | Ryo Hirakawa | Haas | 1 |
F1 Drivers’ Championship 2026 Table After Mexico City GP
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 380 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 261 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 259 |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | 250 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 245 |
List of Youngest Championship Winner in F1 Drivers
| Rank | Driver | Country | Team | Championship Year | Age at that Time |
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Italy | Mercedes | 2026 | 20 years, 68 days |
| 2 | Sebastian Vettel | Germany | Red Bull | 2010 | 23 years, 134 days |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Great Britain | McLaren | 2008 | 23 years, 300 days |
| 4 | Fernando Alonso | Spain | Renault | 2005 | 24 years, 58 days |
| 5 | Max Verstappen | Netherlands | Red Bull | 2021 | 24 years, 73 days |
Who is Kimi Antonelli?
Kimi Antonelli is an Italian Formula One driver driving for Mercedes. Born on August 25th 2006 in Bologna, Italy, Antonelli got interested in motorsport at a young age and moved up through the junior racing ladder.
Antonelli was signed to Mercedes Junior Programme in April 2019 aged just 12. Antonelli performed well in junior championships and moved up to Formula One in 2025.
| Aspect | Details |
| Full Name | Andrea Kimi Antonelli |
| Common Name | Kimi Antonelli |
| Date of Birth | 25th August 2006 |
| Age (2026 Title Win) | 20 |
| Born | Bologna, Italy |
| Country | Italy |
| Occupation | Formula One Driver |
| Team | Mercedes |
| Father | Marco Antonelli |
| First World Championship | 2026 |
Kimi Antonelli’s Major Records
- Youngest World Champion – Antonelli won the Drivers’ Championship aged 20 years and 68 days.
- Breaking Records – Antonelli broke Sebastian Vettel’s record for youngest title win. Vettel won his first title aged 23 years and 134 days.
- Third Italian World Champion – Antonelli became the third Italian driver to win the Formula One World Championship.
- Mercedes World Champion – Antonelli won the Drivers’ Championship while driving for Mercedes.
- Fastest Career Progression – Antonelli moved up from junior racing championships to Formula One and World Champion in a short period of time.
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