India, Nov. 2 -- Kimi Antonelli scripted history on Sunday as he became the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history. At 20 years and 68 days old, he finished third at the Mexico City Grand Prix to secure his first world title in only his second F1 season.

With the win, he became the first Italian champion since Alberto Ascari, who won consecutive titles for Ferrari in 1952 and 1953.

Kimi Antonelli: After an up-and-down rookie season, the Italian kicked off 2026 with five consecutive wins, which began with the victory at the Chinese Grand Prix in March. That stretch gave him a championship lead he never conceded. He also won in Belgium and Spain, and scripted a stunning home-soil win at the Italian Grand Prix, becoming the first Ita...