2026 Formula One World Championship
The gist
Italian Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 F1 title in Mexico with four rounds to spare.
At 20 years and 68 days, he breaks Sebastian Vettel's record by three years.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026Max Verstappen is reported out of the 2026 title fight, the earliest since 2017, ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, the 19th of 23 races.
- Oct 30, 2026Antonelli, unwell with a high fever and stomach problems, sits out his Thursday media duties in Mexico City.
- Oct 31, 2026Lewis Hamilton takes his first Ferrari pole position in Mexico City qualifying, with George Russell second.