Antonelli becomes youngest Formula 1 world champion

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history, clinching the 2026 title with third place at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

The 20-year-old Italian sealed the championship in only his second season, with four races still remaining. He broke Sebastian Vettel’s record and became the first Italian drivers’ champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.

Compiled by Sweet Melodies FM from reporting by Bernama / Anadolu. Read the original report.

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