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Live: Antonelli on the cusp of history as F1 races in Mexico City

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Doyle, M. (2026, November 1). Live: Antonelli on the cusp of history as F1 races in Mexico City. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-02/f1-live-mexico-city-grand-prix-oscar-piastri-kimi-antonelli/106998720

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Kimi Antonelli, a young Italian driver with Mercedes, is set to potentially become the youngest Formula 1 champion in history during today's Mexico City Grand Prix. Starting from fourth place, Antonelli needs only to finish ninth or better to secure the title due to his significant point lead over competitors. The race begins at various times across Australian states, starting as early as 4am AWST in Western Australia and 7am AEDT in New South Wales and Victoria.

Written by AI on 2026-11-01, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Kimi Antonelli, a 20-year-old driver from Italy, became the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix on November 1, 2026. Despite battling a viral infection that kept him away from track activities earlier this week, Antonelli clinched the title ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. With his victory, he secured 365 points in the season, surpassing previous records set by other champions. The Mercedes driver expressed profound emotion upon achieving his goal: "I’m still trying to realize and understand what just happened." Antonelli's success marks a significant milestone for Formula 1, drawing admiration from across the racing community.

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🔮 Oscar Piastri starts 12th, Kimi Antonelli aims to seal drivers' championship Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli could be crowned Formula 1 drivers' champion this morning, with the young Italian just needing to finish ninth to seal a historic title.

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Australian Formula 1 Italian Mexico City Grand Prix the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix

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Kimi Antonelli PERSON · 8× Lewis Hamilton PERSON · 4× Oscar Piastri PERSON · 4× Australian NORP · 3× Antonelli PERSON · 2× Formula 1 ORG · 2× George Russell PERSON · 2× Italian NORP · 2× Formula 1 drivers' ORG · 1× Mercedes ORG · 1×

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Lewis Hamilton turned back the clock by taking pole for the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix, while Australian Oscar Piastri's disastrous day saw him miss out on the top 10. Tap the link below and get up to speed. Key Event What does Kimi Antonelli need to do to become F1 world champion? Italian Kimi Antonelli has his second chance to seal the Formula 1 drivers' championship.

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2026-11-01 · ABC News (AU)

Live: Antonelli on the cusp of history as F1 races in Mexico City · assertive framing

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Oscar Piastri starts 12th, Kimi Antonelli aims to seal drivers' championship Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli could be crowned Formula 1 drivers' champion this morning, with the young Italian just needing to finish ninth to seal a historic title. uncertain

Italian → start → title

He starts the Mexico City Grand Prix from fourth, while Australian Oscar Piastri is 12th on the grid. asserted

Piastri → start → grid

New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Key Event asserted

you → choose → Event

Catch up on yesterday's qualifying session Need a refresh on how qualifying went yesterday? asserted

qualifying → catch → refresh

Antonelli → turn → championship

He enters this morning's race with a 123-point lead over teammate George Russell, and a 124-point lead over Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. asserted

He → enter → Hamilton

There are a maximum of 125 points that can still be won in this year's championship — so Kimi is all but there. asserted

Kimi → be → championship

Antonelli will be champion if he ends this morning's Mexico City Grand Prix with a lead of 100 points, or more. asserted

he → end → points

In simple terms, this is how that will happen: asserted

that → happen → terms

- If George Russell wins: Kimi Antonelli must finish ninth or better to become world champion. asserted

Antonelli → win → ?

- If Lewis Hamilton wins: Kimi Antonelli must finish 10th or better to become world champion. - If neither Russell or Hamilton win: Kimi Antonelli will be world champion. asserted

Antonelli → win → ?

Key Event What time does the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix begin? asserted

Prix → begin → ?

Here is when the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix begins in your state or territory. asserted

begins → begin → state

Can Kimi Antonelli seal the Formula 1 drivers' championship and create history has its youngest ever champion? asserted

Antonelli → seal → champion

He just needs to finish ninth to secure the title. asserted

He → need → title

Lewis Hamilton is on pole for this morning's Mexico City Grand Prix, while Antonelli starts fourth. asserted

Antonelli → start → Prix

Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts on all things F1 in the comment section. asserted

us → join → section