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Kimi Antonelli became the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver clinched the title with four rounds remaining following a season featuring nine race wins.
Breaking from the paddock
Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula 1 world championship with a third place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The 20-year-old became the first Italian to win the title in 73 seasons, overcoming early season struggles and sponsor backlash following his promotion to Mercedes.
Practice, qualifying, race
2026 World Championship
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 380 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 261 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 259 |
| 4 | George Russell | 250 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 245 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 221 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 150 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 105 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 79 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 43 |
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-AMG Petronas | 630 |
| 2 | Scuderia Ferrari | 504 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 380 |
| 4 | McLaren Racing | 371 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 104 |
| 6 | Alpine F1 Team | 74 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 30 |
| 8 | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 23 |
| 9 | Williams F1 Team | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin F1 Team | 7 |
Beyond the lap times
Martin Brundle observes Oscar Piastri struggling to adapt to 2026 regulations after a strong 2025 season. Piastri currently sits seventh in the standings, trailing championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 221 points as McLaren faces car adaptability issues.
Aero, power units, rules
Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso both retired within six laps of the Mexico Grand Prix start after abnormal pressure levels in the power unit systems caused failures. Honda engineer Shintaro Orihara attributed the cooling circuit issues to the high altitude of the track.
In their own words
