All the key moments from the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix

The Mexico City Grand Prix delivered a historic weekend as Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli was crowned the youngest World Champion in Formula 1 history following a strong podium finish. The 20-year-old Italian secured the title with four rounds to spare, capping off a stellar sophomore campaign and becoming the first Italian champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953. Meanwhile, Red Bull's Max Verstappen triumphed to win his sixth Mexico City Grand Prix after a chaotic race featuring a red flag caused by Valtteri Bottas's heavy crash. Ferrari experienced internal drama as Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc collided early on, leading to a penalty for Leclerc and a tense atmosphere within the team despite strong race pace.