Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is currently on the verge of claiming the Formula One world championship at just 20 years old. His accelerated rise through the motorsport ranks has placed him in direct contention to become the youngest champion the series has ever seen. Remarkably, he obtained his F1 licence prior to being legally permitted to drive vehicles on public roads. His high-profile campaign continues to capture major attention across the global racing landscape.
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How 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli is making F1 history
Kimi Antonelli had an F1 licence before he could legally drive on the road. Now 20, the Mercedes driver is on the brink of becoming Formula One’s youngest-ever world champion. Al Jazeera’s Basel Ghazoghli traces his rise.
Published On 30 Oct 2026
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