Kimi Antonelli vs Schumacher, Hamilton and Verstappen: Who won F1 title youngest?

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has become Formula One's youngest world champion at just 20 years and 68 days. Here's a look at his early life, racing career, historic achievement and how he compares with F1 legends Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

Kimi Antonelli has rewritten Formula One history. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver became the youngest F1 world champion on November 1, 2026, after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. At 20 years and 68 days, the Italian broke a record held by Sebastian Vettel since 2010. Max Verstappen won the race, Lewis Hamilton finished second, but Antonelli walked away with the biggest prize, the World Drivers’ Championship.

For Mercedes, the championship marks a successful gamble on a teenager who replaced seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton in 2025. Antonelli secured the title in just his second F1 season, joining the sport’s biggest names much earlier than many expected. His achievement has raised an interesting question.........

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