What happened: Kimi Antonelli finished third at the Mexico City Grand Prix behind winner Max Verstappen and runner-up Lewis Hamilton to clinch the 2026 Formula 1 world championship. The result locked up the drivers' title from fifth on the grid at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, where Antonelli overcame qualifying pressure to secure the crown.

Why it matters: The championship makes Antonelli the youngest title winner in Formula 1 history at 20 years and 68 days old. The accomplishment caps a season highlighted by technical adaptation to the 2026 regulations and a signature victory at Monaco.

What to watch: Formula 1 turns to the final events of the 2026 calendar with attention shifting to the constructors' championship battle.