Mexico City GP: Max Verstappen hails Kimi Antonelli after becoming youngest world champion

Sunday 1 November 2026 23:23, UK

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Sebastian Vettel congratulated Kimi Antonelli on breaking his record as the youngest ever Formula One world champion.

Vettel congratulates Antonelli on breaking his record as youngest world champion!

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'What a picture!' - Verstappen, Hamilton hoist Antonelli high after World title win!

Mexico City

Mexico City Grand Prix - Race highlights

Kimi Antonelli was in buoyant mood after becoming the youngest ever Formula One world champion.

'This is just the beginning' - Antonelli looking to emulate greats with more world titles

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest ever Formula One world champion after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

History made! Antonelli crowned youngest F1 world champion

Lewis Hamilton overtook Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc before colliding with Max Verstappen as they battled for the lead in the race restart.

Hamilton collides with Verstappen in DRAMATIC race restart!

Arvid Lindblad suffered his first DNF in Formula One after being taken out by McLaren's Oscar Piastri.

Lindblad retires after being taken out by Piastri!

Valtteri Bottas suffered a suspension failure in his Cadillac as he crashed heavily into the barriers during Sunday's race in Mexico City.

'That is a hefty impact!' - Bottas has huge crash after suspension failure

Lewis Hamilton was left furious after Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc overtook him on the opening lap while leaving the track but was only given a five-second penalty for the infringement.

'The stewards are handing Charles this win!' - Hamilton fumes at Leclerc penalty

Relive a dramatic opening lap as Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was given a five-second penalty after overtaking Lewis Hamilton for the lead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.

CHAOS on opening lap as Leclerc gets penalty after overtaking Hamilton

With Kimi Antonelli on the brink of winning the world title, those who've known the Italian from a young age reflect on what's got him to the top of Formula One.

Becoming Kimi Antonelli...with those who know him best!

Jenson Button reacts to Esteban Ocon's social media statement after Ryo Hirakawa replaced him for the Mexico City Grand Prix.

'Possibly thrown away his career in F1' - Button reacts to Ocon statement