Kimi Antonelli Wins First Formula 1 World Championship, Ending Italy’s 73‑Year Drought
At 20 years and 68 days, the Italian secured the title after a safe race in Mexico, becoming the youngest champion in F1 history.
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On Sunday, 1 November 2026, Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula 1 World Championship at the Mexican Grand Prix, ending a 73‑year wait for an Italian title. The 20‑year‑old Italian finished third in the race, earning enough points to clinch the championship after Max Verstappen won the event.
Antonelli’s victory made him the youngest champion in F1 history, surpassing Sebastian Vettel’s record set in 2010. The achievement was highlighted by the fact that he achieved the title with a safe and controlled race strategy.
The championship was secured after Verstappen’s victory, while Antonelli’s third‑place finish provided the necessary points margin. The result also marked the first Italian world champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953, according to the report from exame.com.
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