How Antonelli overcame Russell, Ferrari to become F1's youngest champion

Kimi Antonelli was crowned the 2026 Formula 1 world champion at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the sport's youngest-ever champion at 20 years old with four races still remaining in the season. The Mercedes driver secured the title after overcoming early reliability setbacks, competition from teammate George Russell, and a Ferrari fightback, with his campaign beginning strongly from his maiden victory at the Chinese Grand Prix. The title marks Mercedes' first drivers' and constructors' championship in six years, since Lewis Hamilton's last triumph.