Kimi Antonelli makes history as F1’s youngest-ever world champion at 20

Kimi Antonelli made Formula One history by becoming the youngest-ever world champion at just 20. The Mercedes driver sealed his maiden title with a third-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix, ending Italy’s 73-year wait for an F1 champion. He dominated the season with nine victories, achieving the milestone in only his second year in the sport. Antonelli also became Mercedes’ first drivers’ champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2020. Overcome with emotion, the young Italian celebrated a historic achievement that could mark the beginning of a remarkable career.