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Antonelli crowned champion in Mexico as Verstappen wins race (Formula 1)

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 World Champion as third place in the Mexico City Grand Prix was enough for the Mercedes driver to claim the 2026 crown, with Max Verstappen taking race victory from Lewis Hamilton.

Mexican Formula One Grand Prix: Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion as Verstappen wins – as it happened (The Guardian)

<strong>Minute-by-minute report:</strong> The 20-year-old Italian is the youngest F1 champion in history after finishing third in Mexico City

F1 LIVE: Mexico City Grand Prix 2026 UK time, start time, grid, radio & updates (BBC)

Follow live text updates and listen to radio commentary of the Mexico City Grand Prix.