Thecuy.com – Andrea Kimi Antonelli has officially secured the 2026 Formula 1 world championship after finishing third at the Mexican Grand Prix. This result makes the Mercedes driver unstoppable in the standings, even though four races remain in the season.
This victory also puts Kimi Antonelli in the annals of Formula 1 history. At the age of 20 years and 68 days, he is recognized as the youngest world champion ever, surpassing Sebastian Vettel’s previous record of claiming the title at 23 years and 133 days.
Antonelli clinches title in Mexico
The 2026 Mexican Grand Prix took place at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City and was won by Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing. Lewis Hamilton finished second, while Antonelli secured third place to confirm the world championship.
According to the official Formula 1 standings, Antonelli has amassed 380 points. He holds a substantial lead over Verstappen, who sits in second place with 261 points, while Hamilton is third with 251 points.
Given this point margin, Antonelli cannot be caught by his competitors, even though four races remain: the Grand Prix of São Paulo, Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
Italian and Mercedes records
This world championship also makes Antonelli the third Italian driver to win Formula 1. Previously, the title was achieved by Giuseppe Farina in 1950 and Alberto Ascari in 1952 and 1953.
For Mercedes, this result marks a significant moment as Antonelli secured the title after a consistent performance throughout the season. The podium finish in Mexico underscores the point dominance he has built since the start of the season.
Report of the Mexican Grand Prix
The race was tight from the start. Hamilton, who started from pole position, lost the lead after being overtaken by his Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc. Verstappen then moved up to second place, while Hamilton dropped to third.
The rivalry shifted after Leclerc received a five‑second penalty for a regulation breach. Pit‑stop strategies by several drivers also allowed Antonelli to briefly take the lead.
The race was temporarily halted on lap 45 after Valtteri Bottas crashed. A red flag was shown to allow marshals to extricate the car and repair the barrier.
Once the race resumed, Hamilton succeeded in passing Leclerc to reclaim second place. Antonelli also overtook the Ferrari driver on lap 48 and climbed to third.
Another incident occurred when Arvid Lindblad hit the barrier on lap 59. The safety car was deployed until lap 63 before the field continued. Verstappen ultimately maintained his advantage to finish and secure his third victory of the 2026 season.
Full results of the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix
| Posisi | Pembalap | Tim | Keterangan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | Finis |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | Finis |
| 3 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | Finis |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Finis |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | Finis |
| 6 | George Russell | Mercedes | Finis |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | Finis |
| 8 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | Finis |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | Finis |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | Finis |
Outside the top ten, several drivers failed to finish, such as Arvid Lindblad, Ollie Bearman, Valtteri Bottas, Lance Stroll, and Fernando Alonso.
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