Kimi Antonelli has become the youngest Formula 1 world champion at the age of 20, according to a report by Der Spiegel published on 2 November 2026. The German news outlet noted that Antonelli had completed his Abitur, the German school-leaving qualification, only the previous year.
Der Spiegel presented Antonelli as a driver whose speed and level of performance at such an early stage had no precedent, describing him in its headline as the youngest champion and asking who the high-flyer is. The outlet also contrasted his youthful appearance with his ability to leave the rest of the field behind.
Sources: Der Spiegel.