Kimi Antonelli Wore an IWC Pilot’s Watch as He Became F1’s Youngest-Ever Champion
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 World Champion at 20 years and 68 days after finishing third at the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix. His ten wins that season secured the title, surpassing Sebastian Vettel’s record, and made him the first Italian champion in more than 70 years. Antonelli celebrated wearing IWC’s Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41, reference IW388108, created for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team. The 2022 model features a 41 mm titanium case, Petronas-green accents, and IWC’s 69385 caliber with a 46-hour power reserve; it retails for $9,200. Antonelli has said he enjoys watches as a way to express himself and build a collection for different occasions.
Buying Time Analysis: Antonelli’s record-breaking 2026 championship marks a milestone in Formula 1 history, while his IWC watch highlights the sport’s enduring partnership with luxury watchmaking.
