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Split image: Sebastian Vettel smiling in his 2010 Red Bull race suit in faded black and white with a red line struck through 23, beside Kimi Antonelli shouting with joy as the Mercedes crew lift him in Mexico City under a teal 20, headline Youngest champion ever

Kimi Antonelli is the 2026 F1 world champion, at 20: the title season, measured

Third place in Mexico City made Kimi Antonelli the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history, at 20 years and 68 days, with four races still to run. Nine wins, 16 podiums and 380 points: how he did it, race by race.

Bhavin Lathia· Nov 2, 2026

Kimi Antonelli's number 12 Mercedes with his 102 point championship lead after the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix

When Can Antonelli Win the 2026 Title? Every Round, Every Rival

Antonelli leads by 102 points with 150 left. Here is how many points he can lose to Russell, Hamilton, Verstappen, Leclerc and Norris at each round and still clinch.

Bhavin Lathia· Oct 17, 2026

Max Verstappen grinning with his Mexico City winner's medal and Lewis Hamilton beaming with a thumbs up either side of a giant yellow 2, with 261 and 259 points and the headline points for second, Antonelli champion on 380

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F1 2026 standings after Mexico City: Antonelli is champion, and the fight for second

The 2026 Formula 1 drivers' and constructors' standings after the Mexico City Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli has clinched the title on 380 points, five drivers are 40 points apart for second, and Mercedes lead Ferrari by 126.

Bhavin Lathia· Sep 19, 2026