Youngest Formula One driver to qualify in pole position
- Who
- Kimi Antonelli
- What
- 19:201 year(s):day(s)
- Where
- China (Shanghai)
- When
- 14 March 2026
The youngest Formula One driver to qualify in pole position is Kimi Antonelli (Italy, b. 25 August 2006), who was aged 19 years 201 days when he qualified fastest for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, China, on 14 March 2026.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli became the youngest pole sitter in F1 history at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, qualifying 0.222 seconds ahead of teammate George Russell. Antonelli went on to claim his maiden race win the following day, in just his 26th F1 start.