# Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula 1’s youngest world champion

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- TASS, 2026-11-01 23:20 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://tass.com/sports/2211603

> Italian driver Kimi Antonelli won his first Formula 1 title at 20 years and 69 days old, setting a record as the sport’s youngest world champion. He surpassed Sebastian Vettel’s previous mark and secured the championship after the Mexico Grand Prix.

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