Antonelli becomes F1's youngest world champion at 20

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 21:51 · Archive

Kimi Antonelli has been crowned Formula 1 world champion at the age of 20, becoming the sport's youngest ever drivers' champion.

Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1's youngest-ever drivers' world champion after finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday, with four rounds of the 2026 season still to be completed.

The 20-year-old Mercedes driver celebrated his historic achievement with a party in Mexico on Sunday night. Describing the event, Antonelli said he decided to 'go full out' despite rarely drinking, noting that his lack of familiarity with alcohol meant he felt the effects quickly. His father and friends attended the celebration alongside Mercedes staff.

Antonelli is now preparing for the next round of the championship at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil this weekend. He said he is treating the final races of the season as the beginning of his 2027 title defence campaign. At the Brazilian circuit, he will wear a new helmet design paying tribute to the legendary three-time Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna, and visited the Senna family property on Tuesday.

How it is being reported

• Antonelli says 2027 preparation starts nowNew world champion Kimi Antonelli says he is treating the final races of the season as the beginnings of his campaign to retain the title next year.BBC Sport · 5 Nov, 21:19
• 'I went full out!' - Antonelli reveals title celebrations and 'special' messagesKimi Antonelli has revealed details of his celebrations after being crowned Formula 1 world champion, along with some of the messages he received in the aftermath of his historic triumph.Sky Sports · 5 Nov, 18:30

In this story: Kimi Antonelli · Mercedes · Mexico City · Brazil · Ayrton Senna · Sao Paulo

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