What happened: Mercedes highlighted the 10-year span separating Nico Rosberg's 2016 championship from Kimi Antonelli's 2026 title triumph. Antonelli secured the crown by finishing third at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez behind race winner Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

Why it matters: The milestone marks Mercedes' first drivers' championship since 2020, bookending a decade that began with Rosberg's 2016 title triumph. At 20 years and 68 days old, Antonelli became the youngest champion in Formula 1 history after clinching the 2026 world title with four rounds remaining.

What to watch: Mercedes and Antonelli head into the final four rounds of the 2026 season looking to close out the constructors' championship campaign.