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Kimi Antonelli wins U.S. Grand Prix in Texas, putting him on the brink of F1 championship
Antonelli won by more than 13 seconds on a one-stop strategy and now needs only two points in Mexico City to seal the title.
- On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, converting pole position into his ninth victory of the season and extending his championship lead.
- With a 102-point lead entering the weekend, Antonelli aims to become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history, potentially surpassing Sebastian Vettel's record of 23 years and 133 days set in 2010.
- Crossing the line 13.078 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Antonelli delivered what Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff called 'the best race he's delivered so far,' showcasing dominant race management.
- George Russell finished eighth and Lewis Hamilton fourth, delaying title confirmation and requiring Antonelli to score two points—a ninth-place finish—at Mexico City next weekend to secure the championship.
- Formula One Management maintains an 'over-ready' replacement in Imola should Middle Eastern races be cancelled, potentially accelerating Antonelli's coronation as the sport's youngest champion if the calendar is shortened.
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Kimi Antonelli closes in on Drivers' Championship with win at COTA
Kimi Antonelli on Sunday won the US Grand Prix at the Circuit of America, closing in on becoming the youngest F1 world champion. Lewis Hamilton finished fourth and George Russell finishing eighth in the race, which creates further separation in the standings. Antonelli only needs a top-9 finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix to …
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Kimi Antonelli takes home the Formula 1 race in Austin, USA. He now only needs to score two points in the final five races of the season to become world champion, writes NTB.
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