Mexico City GP 2026 Results: Antonelli Champion
Kimi Antonelli is the 2026 Formula 1 world champion. He clinched the title at the Mexico City Grand Prix on November 1, finishing third as Max Verstappen won for Red Bull. At 20, Antonelli becomes the youngest champion in F1 history, with four races still to run.
Last updated: November 1, 2026, 11:30 p.m. ET
Who won the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix?
Max Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix for Red Bull, finishing 0.799 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton after 71 laps at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Verstappen qualified fourth on Saturday and turned that into his win on Sunday.
Hamilton, who took pole for Ferrari on Saturday, finished second and also set the fastest lap. Antonelli completed the podium for Mercedes, 4.006 seconds behind the winner. That third place was more than enough to seal the championship.
What were the full results?
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time / gap | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 2:20:28.772 | 25 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +0.799s | 18 |
| 3 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +4.006s | 15 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +10.707s | 12 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +11.778s | 10 |
| 6 | George Russell | Mercedes | +12.263s | 8 |
| 7 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +20.899s | 6 |
| 8 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | +22.041s | 4 |
| 9 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | +22.503s | 2 |
| 10 | Ryo Hirakawa | Haas | +25.373s | 1 |
Source: formula1.com race result.
- Pole: Lewis Hamilton, 1:16.514, ahead of George Russell by 0.009 seconds.
- Fastest lap: Lewis Hamilton, 1:19.268 on lap 50.
- Did not finish: Arvid Lindblad, Oliver Bearman, Valtteri Bottas, Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso. Both Aston Martins stopped after five laps.
- Penalties: Oscar Piastri received a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision, Franco Colapinto a 10-second penalty for failing to slow under yellow flags, and Pierre Gasly a stop-and-go penalty for the same yellow-flag offense. Here is how F1 penalties work.
Is Kimi Antonelli the 2026 F1 world champion?
Yes. After Mexico City, Antonelli has 380 points. Verstappen is second on 261, 119 behind, and Hamilton is third on 259, 121 behind. Four races remain: São Paulo, Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. With no sprint races left this season, a driver can score at most 100 more points, so nobody can catch him.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points | Gap to leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 380 | – |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 261 | 119 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 259 | 121 |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | 250 | 130 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 245 | 135 |
Source: formula1.com drivers’ standings. Full table: F1 standings 2026.
Is Antonelli the youngest world champion in F1 history?
Yes. Antonelli was born on August 25, 2006, so he clinched the title at 20 years and 68 days old. The previous record belonged to Sebastian Vettel, who won the 2010 title at 23. Our list of the youngest F1 world champions shows how far ahead of the old mark he is. For the full story of his season, read Antonelli’s road to the title.
How do the constructors’ standings look?
| Pos | Team | Points | Gap to leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 630 | – |
| 2 | Ferrari | 504 | 126 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 382 | 248 |
| 4 | McLaren | 365 | 265 |
Source: formula1.com team standings. Mercedes cannot clinch the constructors’ title yet. A team can still score up to 172 points in the last four rounds (a win plus second place each weekend), and Ferrari is 126 behind. Red Bull moved ahead of McLaren for third after Verstappen’s win.
What happens next? São Paulo Grand Prix
The season continues with four races: São Paulo (November 8), Las Vegas (November 21), Qatar (November 29) and Abu Dhabi (December 6). The São Paulo Grand Prix starts on Sunday, November 8, at 12 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT, 9 a.m. PT). Check every session time in our F1 schedule 2026 and our Mexico City race preview for what changed since Saturday. Last round’s report is here: US Grand Prix results 2026.
FAQ
Who won the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix?
Max Verstappen won for Red Bull in 2:20:28.772, 0.799 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Kimi Antonelli finished third.
Who is the 2026 F1 world champion?
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes. He clinched the title in Mexico City with four races left, on 380 points, 119 ahead of Max Verstappen.
How old is Antonelli, and is he the youngest champion?
He is 20 years and 68 days old on the day he clinched, which makes him the youngest world champion in F1 history, ahead of Sebastian Vettel’s record from 2010.
When is the next F1 race?
The São Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, November 8, at 12 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. CT and 9 a.m. PT.
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