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Monday, November 2, 2026

Kimi Antonelli, 20, Becomes F1’s Youngest World Champion

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Italian driver Kimi Antonelli secured the FIA Formula 1 World Championship on Sunday after finishing third at the Mexican Grand Prix, becoming the youngest champion in the sport's history at 20 years and 68 days. Antonelli, driving for Mercedes, surpassed rival Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari and secured an insurmountable 119-point lead with five rounds remaining.

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