The facts
Formula One's official race report says Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix, Hamilton finished second and Antonelli was third on 1 November. [1]
Formula One confirmed Antonelli had clinched the drivers' title with four races remaining. [1]
Sky Sports reported Antonelli was 20 years and 68 days old and became the youngest Formula One world champion, breaking Vettel's record. [2]
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 2 Nov 2026, 00:36 UTC.
The official Formula One report confirms the result and title; Sky Sports independently confirms the age record. Both reports give the same race outcome.
- Antonelli crowned youngest-ever F1 champion as Verstappen wins eventful Mexico City Grand Prix
Formula One · Primary source · 1 Nov 2026
Official F1 report opened; it confirms the race result and title clinch.
- Kimi Antonelli crowned 2026 F1 world champion as Max Verstappen wins wild Mexico City Grand Prix
Sky Sports · Reporting · 1 Nov 2026
Actual independent report opened; it gives Antonelli's age and the four-round title margin.