# Russell’s title hopes collapse as Antonelli claims historic F1 crown

> 20-year-old Antonelli wins historic F1 title, ending Russell’s championship hopes.
- Title: Russell’s title hopes collapse as Antonelli claims historic…
- Summary: 20-year-old Antonelli wins historic F1 title, ending Russell’s championship hopes. George Russell’s 2026 F1 title hopes collapse after 20-year-old Kimi…
- Keywords: kimi antonelli, george russell, mercedes, formula one, championship, 2026, mexico city, f1 grand prix, formula one championship, news, world, Russell
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/11/02/russells-title-hopes-collapse-as-antonelli-claims-historic-f1-crown/241671
- Published: 2026-11-02T21:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kimi antonelli, george russell, mercedes, f1, formula one, championship, 2026, mexico city, f1 grand prix, formula one championship, news, world
## Antonelli wins historic title
20-year-old Kimi Antonelli claims historic F1 championship victory.

> Kimi Antonelli
## Russell’s title hopes collapse
George Russell’s championship hopes end after Mexico City Grand Prix.
## Russell’s early season dominance
Russell dominated early testing and won Australia’s opening race.
## Antonelli’s rise
Antonelli won five consecutive races, building a 68-point lead over Russell.
## Russell’s struggles
Russell faced technical issues in Canada, Malaysia, and Belgium.
## Russell’s comments
Russell said he learned more about himself this year than he wanted to.
## Antonelli’s dominance
Antonelli won five races in a row, including Madrid and Monaco.
## Russell’s Mexico City result
Russell finished sixth with a 10-second penalty for bumping Isack Hadjar.
## Russell’s future outlook
Russell believes his career is not defined by this season and he will get stronger.
## Key takeaway

George Russell’s 2026 F1 title hopes collapse after 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli claims historic championship victory.