Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, November 1, 2026 — In a significant milestone for motorsport, Kimi Antonelli has officially become the youngest ever champion in Formula 1 history.

Antonelli secured the prestigious title following his performance at the Mexico City Grand Prix, where he finished in third place. This achievement marks a new record for the sport, surpassing previous benchmarks for the youngest driver to win the championship.

Details regarding Antonelli’s exact age at the time of his championship win were not provided in the summary. Similarly, information identifying the previous record holder for Formula 1’s youngest champion was not available. The specific date of the Mexico City Grand Prix where this record was set was also not detailed.

Further information about the race itself, including the winner of the Mexico City Grand Prix and other drivers’ performances, was not specified in the provided summary. The outcome of the race, specifically how Antonelli’s third-place finish translated into securing the championship title over any potential rivals, remains unelaborated upon in the available information. The team Antonelli represents was also not mentioned.

The summary provided the essential facts: a new record for the youngest champion has been established, and it was achieved by Kimi Antonelli at the Mexico City Grand Prix by finishing third. However, extensive context surrounding this historic event, such as biographical details of Antonelli, historical context of the record, and race specifics, is not included in the source material.


Story summarized from the original created by JAMES ELLINGWORTH, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.

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