Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes F1's youngest world champion
The gist
Italian driver Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 F1 title in Mexico City at 20 years and 68 days.
He breaks Sebastian Vettel's 16-year-old record and ends Italy's 73-year wait.
How it unfolded
- 1950Giuseppe Farina of Italy, driving for Alfa Romeo, won the first F1 drivers' title.
- 1953Alberto Ascari of Italy won his second straight title with Ferrari — the last Italian championship until 2026.
- 2010Sebastian Vettel won the first of four titles with Red Bull at 23 years and 134 days, setting the youngest-champion record.