Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 world champion after Mexico City Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history at the Mexico City Grand Prix, finishing third as Max Verstappen won. The Mercedes driver clinched his maiden title at 20 years and 68 days old, breaking Sebastian Vettel's record and becoming the first Italian champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.

The race was marked by controversy, particularly at Ferrari, where Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc clashed on the opening lap. Leclerc received a five-second penalty, while George Russell was also penalised after contact with Isack Hadjar. A heavy crash for Valtteri Bottas brought out the red flags.

International media coverage has focused on the consequences for Russell within Mercedes, the tensions at Ferrari and Mercedes' long-term investment in Antonelli's development.