Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1's youngest world champion in history at Mexico City, clinching the title at 20 years old—three years younger than Sebastian Vettel's previous record. The Mercedes driver didn't need to finish to seal the crown, but drove a composed race to third, passing Charles Leclerc late for a podium celebration at the packed Foro Sol.
Antonelli's nine wins aboard the W17 anchored a dominant campaign that delivered Mercedes its first championship under the new regulations. The Italian broke down in tears crossing the line, then mobbed his family and team boss Toto Wolff in parc fermé. He shared the podium with race winner Max Verstappen and runner-up Lewis Hamilton—the two titans of their generation.
Antonelli is Italy's first world champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953. His breakthrough season, capped by a memorable Monza win from 19th on the grid, signals a generational shift at the top of the sport.
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