Kimi Antonelli Makes History as Formula 1’s Youngest World Champion
Italian rookie clinches title, becoming the youngest champion in F1 history.
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Italian rookie clinches title, becoming the youngest champion in F1 history.

Italian rookie Kimi Antonelli clinches the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship in Mexico, shattering age records as Max Verstappen takes the race win.

Antonelli’s historic win in Mexico City tops a weekend of drama and surprises.

Drivers across Formula 1 celebrate the youngest champion’s triumph

The 22‑year‑old Italian secured the 2026 title after finishing third at the Mexican Grand Prix, delivering an emotional reaction that resonated with fans worldwide.

Mercedes test driver Kimi Antonelli says he felt “more tense than usual” during Mexican Grand Prix qualifying, where he secured a remarkable P4 on his debut.

World champion Lando Norris tops final practice at the Mexico City circuit, beating Kimi Antonelli by a thousandth of a second.

Charles Leclerc set the pace in opening practice for the Mexico Grand Prix, edging out debutant Kimi Antonelli by 0.2 seconds.

Italian junior driver Kimi Antonelli is sidelined for the Mexico City race after falling ill, per several motorsport outlets.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff hails 19‑year‑old Kimi Antonelli’s Austin performance as the race of a future champion, underscoring the Italian’s rapid rise in Formula 1.

Antonelli’s dominant performance in Austin puts him within striking distance of his first World Championship, but the title will be decided at the final race.

Italian rookie Kimi Antonelli wins in Austin, yet the World Championship remains undecided ahead of the final showdown.

The Italian rookie’s perfect race in Austin brings him within striking distance of the Drivers’ Championship, says Antonelli.

Kimi Antonelli takes victory in Austin, still needs two points to clinch the championship.

Italian rookie Kimi Antonelli clinched a dramatic victory at the United States Grand Prix, yet the World Championship remains undecided heading into the final race.

The 2026 US Grand Prix at Austin kicks off on Sunday with a full‑day programme, pole‑sitter Kimi Antonelli leading the grid – here’s the exact timetable, weather outlook and streaming options for Indian fans.

The 19‑year‑old Italian could become the youngest Formula 1 World Champion if Red Bull’s lead driver falters at the United States Grand Prix.

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Italian rookie Kimi Antonelli secured pole at the Circuit of the Americas, setting up a dramatic showdown for the championship on Sunday.

The 2026 F1 United States Grand Prix in Austin will kick off with a grid that sees Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli on pole, followed by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar.

Kimi Antonelli tops the grid, edging out Max Verstappen in a stunning qualifying at Austin.

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli leads the field, with Red Bull’s Verstappen and Hadjar in the front row.

Antonelli’s chance to become the first female driver to score points in Formula 1 is within reach, while Mercedes surge ahead of the championship battle.

Lewis Hamilton admitted a mistake that handed rival Kimi Antonelli a shot at the world title during the Singapore Grand Prix, prompting an apology to Ferrari.

Max Verstappen won his maiden Singapore GP, beating Charles Leclerc and rookie Kimi Antonelli in a race dominated by Red Bull’s strategic mastery.