How Young Can a Formula 1 World Champion Actually Be?
Key Highlights: Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 world champion in 2026 at 20 years and 68 days old, eclipsing Sebastian Vettel’s long-standing benchmark by over three years. Under FIA Super Licence rules revised in 2024, a 17-year-old granted an age exemption could theoretically become world champion if they win the drivers’ title in ...