Kimi Antonelli claims the Formula One crown
The 20-year-old Italian becomes the youngest F1 champion. From Shanghai to Mexico City, we look at his record-breaking season
TL;DR
- Kimi Antonelli, at 19, prepared for the 2026 season's second race in Shanghai.
- He secured his first grand prix win in China and later became the youngest driver to lead the F1 championship at Suzuka.
- Antonelli extended his championship lead in Miami and secured a victory in Montreal against Lewis Hamilton.
- Despite a disappointing 16th place at the British Grand Prix, he maintained a points lead.
- He returned to winning ways at the Belgian Grand Prix and held off teammate George Russell for a home win at Monza.
- Antonelli became the first driver to win at the new Spanish circuit and gained ground on Verstappen in Bahrain.
- He clinched the title in Mexico after a season of record-breaking performances.
- Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were seen lifting Antonelli after he sealed the championship.