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Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1 world championship in Mexico

Outlets report that Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula 1 world championship in Mexico, marking a historic achievement as Max Verstappen won the race.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Nov 2, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
2021 Mexico City Grand Prix (51349315666)
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At a glance

  • Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula 1 world championship at the Grand Prix in Mexico.13
  • The championship victory marked a historic milestone in the sport.123
  • Max Verstappen won the race in Mexico.13

Kimi Antonelli clinched the Formula 1 world championship at the Grand Prix in Mexico.13

The title victory marked a historic achievement in Formula 1 racing.123

Max Verstappen finished in first place to win the Grand Prix.13

Where sources agree

  • Antonelli won the Formula 1 world championship3 of 3
  • The championship victory made Formula 1 history3 of 3
  • The title was clinched at the Mexican Grand Prix2 of 3
  • Max Verstappen won the race2 of 3

Who covered this

1 National2 International

Sources

  1. 1Yahoo SportsWolff hits back at critics after title win: "This is Kimi Antonelli!" ↗
  2. 2BBC SportHow Antonelli 'blew everyone away' to make Formula 1 history ↗
  3. 3The GuardianMexican Formula One Grand Prix: Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion as Verstappen wins – as it happened ↗

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