Antonelli clinches 2026 F1 world title with P3 finish in Mexico

Youngest champion in F1 history at 20 years, 68 days.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

What happened: Kimi Antonelli finished third at the Mexico City Grand Prix to secure the 2026 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship. Max Verstappen took the race victory from fourth on the grid, while Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in second.

Why it matters: The result makes Antonelli the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history at 20 years and 68 days old. The title caps a campaign that included nine race wins, sealing the championship before the final rounds of the 2026 season.

By the numbers: Antonelli advanced from fifth on the grid to finish P3 in Mexico, securing the title alongside nine grand prix victories in 2026. Verstappen won the race after starting P4, while Hamilton converted his pole position into a P2 finish.

What to watch: Formula 1 heads into the closing stretch of the 2026 calendar with the drivers' title decided.

Sources

The New York Times Nov 03, 2026 · 10:14 UTC

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Antonelli clinches 2026 F1 world title with P3 finish in Mexico

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