Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1 World Champion following the Mexican Grand Prix, won by Max Verstappen.
The Mexican Grand Prix delivered its verdict, and it is historic. Italian Kimi Antonelli, who finished third in the race, has officially clinched the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship title. This coronation, achieved without a victory on the Mexican circuit, was enough to crown him at the end of a season marked by exemplary consistency.
The race itself was dominated by Dutchman Max Verstappen, who secured another victory, his fourth of the season. Behind him, Antonelli managed his race well to preserve his lead in the championship. The podium was completed by British driver Lando Norris, second, who tried in vain to close the gap in the overall standings.
With this title, Antonelli succeeds Verstappen in the record books, ending four years of Red Bull dominance. The 19-year-old Italian becomes the youngest world champion in the history of the sport, a record previously held by Sebastian Vettel. His team, Mercedes, also celebrated this coronation, confirming the German outfit's return to the top.
The final Drivers' Championship standings are now set, with Antonelli leading, followed by Verstappen and Norris. Other drivers, such as Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri, complete the top five, but none could rival the Italian's consistency throughout the season. The final round, scheduled for Abu Dhabi, will no longer change the championship outcome but could offer fans one last spectacle.
This Mexican coronation will be remembered as the crowning of a prodigy, but also as the beginning of a new era for Formula 1. Antonelli, who has shown impressive maturity, will now need to confirm his status in the coming seasons. For now, Scuderia Ferrari, which will welcome him in 2026, is already rubbing its hands.
The race itself was dominated by Dutchman Max Verstappen, who secured another victory, his fourth of the season. Behind him, Antonelli managed his race well to preserve his lead in the championship. The podium was completed by British driver Lando Norris, second, who tried in vain to close the gap in the overall standings.
With this title, Antonelli succeeds Verstappen in the record books, ending four years of Red Bull dominance. The 19-year-old Italian becomes the youngest world champion in the history of the sport, a record previously held by Sebastian Vettel. His team, Mercedes, also celebrated this coronation, confirming the German outfit's return to the top.
The final Drivers' Championship standings are now set, with Antonelli leading, followed by Verstappen and Norris. Other drivers, such as Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri, complete the top five, but none could rival the Italian's consistency throughout the season. The final round, scheduled for Abu Dhabi, will no longer change the championship outcome but could offer fans one last spectacle.
This Mexican coronation will be remembered as the crowning of a prodigy, but also as the beginning of a new era for Formula 1. Antonelli, who has shown impressive maturity, will now need to confirm his status in the coming seasons. For now, Scuderia Ferrari, which will welcome him in 2026, is already rubbing its hands.
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Source: Ouest-France