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Antonelli credits Mercedes and family after clinching F1 title

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Kimi Antonelli said he was still processing his 2026 title win at the Mexico City Grand Prix and credited Mercedes and his family for helping him reach it.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · · 1 min

After clinching the 2026 Formula 1 title at the Mexico City Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli said he was still trying to process what had happened. The Mercedes driver credited his team and family, saying he would not have reached the moment without them.

He called the title a moment that would stay with him for life and said he was speechless. Antonelli said his family had made a special effort to be there: his father had been in Mugello, and the family flew out on Saturday morning, arriving the previous night.

Antonelli said he had felt a bit more tense over the weekend; now that the title was settled, he could enjoy the rest of the season.

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  1. PRIMARY SOURCEF1 - 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix Post-Race & World Champion's Press Conference TranscriptFIA news and transcripts