MEXICO CITY, November 2. /TASS/. Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli has set a new record as the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history.

Antonelli clinched his maiden title at the age of 20 years and 69 days, shattering the previous record held by Germany’s Sebastian Vettel, who won his first championship in 2010 at 23 years and 134 days.

As TASS reported earlier, Antonelli clinched his historic Formula 1 championship following the Mexico Grand Prix.