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Antonelli crowned F1's youngest-ever world champion

Kimi Antonelli has become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history, clinching his first title at 20 years old after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Covered by 7 sources from 5 countries. First reported by Stuff ·

How 7 newspapers cover this story

  1. StuffNew ZealandFirst report

    Lawson goes from pits to points in Mexico; Antonelli crowned youngest champion

    A wild weekend in Mexico City has ended with Liam Lawson being promoted up another spot due to Franco Colapinto’s post-race penalty.

  2. BBC NewsUnited Kingdom

    Antonelli heads list of F1's youngest champions

    As Kimi Antonelli becomes F1's youngest world champion, we look at how his achievement compares with some of the drivers who previously held the record.

  3. ESPNUnited States

    Antonelli crowned F1's youngest-ever world champion

    Kimi Antonelli has become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history, clinching his first title at 20 years old after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

  4. The TelegraphUnited Kingdom

    Tears flow for Antonelli after becoming youngest champion in F1 history

  5. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralia

    Antonelli breaks record as youngest F1 champion

    Kimi Antonelli is the youngest F1 champion ever crowned at just 20 years old, after a chaotic race in Mexico saw the Mercedes driver clinch the title.

  6. TheJournal.ieIreland

    Kimi Antonelli crowned youngest-ever F1 champion only third-ever Italian

    The Italian made history as the sport’s youngest world champion at just 20 years and 68 days.

  7. Daily MailUnited Kingdom

    Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history! Third-place finish at Mexico Grand Prix secures title triumph for 20-year-old superstar in race won by Max Verstappen

    JONATHAN MCEVOY IN MEXICO CITY: Sobs and tears and you could hardly believe it. 'Champion of the World,' Kimi Antonelli was told over the Mercedes radio.

Coverage details

7 outlets from 5 countries are covering this story: Stuff, BBC News, ESPN, The Telegraph and 3 more. Stuff published it first, on November 1, 2026; the last outlet to join was Daily Mail, 12 hours later.

Key names in the coverage: Kimi Antonelli, Mexico and Mercedes.

By country: United Kingdom (3), New Zealand (1), United States (1), Australia (1), Ireland (1).

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