Here is what the page “Kimi Antonelli, 20, Becomes Youngest F1 World Champion with Third Place in Mexican GP” contains. Kimi Antonelli clinched the Formula One world championship at the Mexican Grand Prix, securing third place to become the youngest champion in the sport's history at 20 years old. The Mercedes driver is also the first Italian to win the title since Alberto Ascari in 1953. Max Verstappen won the race for Red Bull, with Lewis Hamilton second for Ferrari and Charles Leclerc fourth, but the day belonged to Antonelli, who sealed the championship with four races remaining.
His triumph marks Mercedes' first drivers' title since Hamilton's last in 2020 and the team's 10th overall. Antonelli's calm drive under pressure underscored his maturity beyond his years, capping a remarkable debut season. The result reignites Mercedes' dominance and sets up an intriguing 2026 season as rivals look to dethrone the new champion. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.
