Antonelli becomes youngest F1 world champion

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history, securing the 2026 drivers' title with a third-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Italian, who replaced seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025, claimed his maiden championship in only his second Formula 1 campaign, with four rounds remaining. Antonelli broke Sebastian Vettel's