Kimi Antonelli makes F1 history, becomes youngest-ever World Champion
Mexico City: Kimi Antonelli made Formula 1 history by becoming the youngest-ever World Champion after securing third place at the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, with the result enough to seal the title for the Mercedes driver. Max Verstappen claimed race victory, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton. The 20-year-old Italian headed into Sunday’s 71-lap race …
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[Claude] All three reports cover Antonelli clinching the title as youngest-ever F1 champion at the Mexico City Grand Prix, with no conflicting facts.
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