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Stats: Hirakawa is sixth one-off starter to score a world championship point | 2026 Mexican Grand Prix stats and facts

Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured the 2026 drivers championship by finishing in third place at the Mexican Grand Prix, succeeding Lando Norris and becoming the sport's youngest title-holder. Max Verstappen claimed victory in the grand prix.

Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton broke a three-year pole drought to start at the front of the grid, becoming the fifth-oldest driver in history to achieve pole position. Ryo Hirakawa also joined the weekend grid unexpectedly further back in the field.

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