Antonelli secures first Formula 1 championship with third place in Mexico

Kimi Antonelli has won his first Formula 1 drivers’ championship after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. BBC Sport and Sky Sports reported that the Mercedes driver, aged 20, is the youngest world champion in the sport’s history.

Max Verstappen took the race victory, with Lewis Hamilton second. Antonelli’s podium finish was enough to settle the championship before the remaining races.

The title came in Antonelli’s second Formula 1 season. Both outlets described the improvement following his debut year and the run of five consecutive victories that helped establish his championship lead.

The BBC report was published on 2 November; Sky’s race report was first published on 1 November. This brief summarises those reports and does not claim independent trackside reporting.