20-Year-Old Kimi Antonelli Could Become F1's Youngest Champion
Italian racing driver Kimi Antonelli, aged 20, could become the youngest world champion in Formula One history. He held an F1 licence before he was legally old enough to drive.
Kimi Antonelli, a 20-year-old driver in Formula One, the top level of international single-seater motor racing, has a chance of winning the world championship. If he succeeds, he would become the youngest champion in the series' history, Al Jazeera reported on 30 October 2026.
A licence before a driving permit
The report highlights an unusual detail of his career: Antonelli received his Formula One licence before he was legally allowed to drive on public roads. It shows how early he was considered ready for the highest level of the sport.
What it would mean
A title for Antonelli would set a new age record among Formula One champions. The source is a short video news item and does not give the championship standings, his team or the number of races remaining, so those details are not covered here.
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