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20-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes crowned the youngest ever F1 champion

Edition: 02 November 2026Published: 02 Nov 2026 · Updated: 02 Nov 2026SSCBankRailway

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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became the youngest-ever Formula One world champion on Sunday.

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became the youngest-ever Formula One world champion on Sunday. In just his second season of F1, the 20-year-old broke Sebastian Vettel's 16-year-old record. He achieved the feat after finishing on the podium in Mexico City Grand Prix.

Source: Currents/India Today Sports Desk

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📌 Exam Angle

Learn the reported action together with its current status. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became the youngest-ever Formula One world champion on Sunday. In just his second season of F1, the 20-year-old broke Sebastian Vettel's 16-year-old record.

⚠️ Key Concerns

Check the reported status and any stated limitations; do not assume an outcome beyond the source.

💡 Why It Matters

Distinguish the reported action from any further step explicitly stated in the report. He achieved the feat after finishing on the podium in Mexico City Grand Prix.

🔑 Must Remember

• Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became the youngest-ever Formula One world champion on Sunday. • In just his second season of F1, the 20-year-old broke Sebastian Vettel's 16-year-old record. • He achieved the feat after finishing on the podium in Mexico City Grand Prix.

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Kimi AntonelliMercedesFormula One world champion20-year-oldyoungest-everSebastian Vettel's 16-year-old record

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