Italian driver Kimi Antonelli made history on 2 November 2026 by securing his maiden Formula One world championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
- The 20-year-old champion secured the Formula One drivers’ title driving for the Mercedes team.
- Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the Mexico City Grand Prix race, while Lewis Hamilton finished second driving for Ferrari.
- Antonelli secured the world title by finishing in third place during the 71-lap race after starting from the fourth position on the grid.
