# F1 Mexico GP: Antonelli youngest champion

> Kimi Antonelli wins F1 title as Verstappen edges Hamilton in Mexico City race.
- Title: F1 Mexico GP: Antonelli youngest champion · Autosport
- Summary: Kimi Antonelli wins F1 title as Verstappen edges Hamilton in Mexico City race. Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion at Mexico City…
- Keywords: kimi antonelli, max verstappen, lewis hamilton, ferrari, red bull racing, mercedes, mexico city grand prix, world championship, formula 1, sports, cars, Mexico
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/f1-mexico-gp-kimi-antonelli-clinches-world-title-as-max-verstappen-holds-off-lewis-hamilton-for-vic/10870724
- Author: Filip Cleeren
- Published: 2026-11-01T22:38:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kimi antonelli, max verstappen, lewis hamilton, ferrari, red bull racing, mercedes, mexico city grand prix, f1, world championship, formula 1, sports, cars
## Kimi Antonelli wins title
Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion at Mexico City Grand Prix.
## Verstappen beats Hamilton
Max Verstappen defeats Lewis Hamilton to win Mexico City Grand Prix.
## Race strategy shift
Verstappen seized control during only pitstop on lap 28 of 71.
## Hamilton's early challenge
Hamilton lost momentum to Verstappen after Leclerc cut grass to pass.
## Hamilton's frustration
Hamilton said he got pushed off by his own team-mate during the race.
## Verstappen's strategy
Verstappen pitted on lap 28 for soft tyres after Leclerc used mediums.
## Antonelli's podium
Antonelli secured third place with a controlled drive in the race.
## Bottas crash
Valtteri Bottas crashed with left-front suspension failure at Turn 1.
## Race restart
Race resumed after 40-minute safety car wait with Verstappen leading.
## Antonelli's title win
Antonelli clinched world championship with third-place finish at 20 years old.
## Key takeaway

Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion at Mexico City Grand Prix after Max Verstappen beats Lewis Hamilton.