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Kimi Antonelli, an Italian Formula One driver representing Mercedes, became the youngest-ever F1 Drivers' World Champion in 2026 at the age of 20 years and 68 days. He secured the championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix on November 1, 2026, after finishing third in the race. With this achievement, he broke Sebastian Vettel's long-standing record of winning the championship at 23 years and 134 days in 2010. Antonelli joined the Mercedes Junior Programme in April 2019 at just 12 years old and made his Formula One debut in 2025. He became the third Italian driver to win the F1 World Championship.