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Mexico City GP LIVE: Race Updates as Antonelli Goes for F1 Title Glory
On Saturday, Lewis Hamilton secured his first pole position as a Ferrari driver at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, clinching top spot with a stunning final lap in qualifying.
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli aims to become the youngest world champion ever, though he has struggled while feeling unwell this weekend despite leading the standings with 365 points.
Grid penalties reshaped the starting order ahead of the 71-lap race, as Red Bull's Max Verstappen received a one-place drop for a practice collision and Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson faced disqualification for a technical breach.
George Russell starts second for Mercedes, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc lines up third; Sergio Perez returns to his home race following a new contract with Cadillac this week.
Antonelli only needs to finish inside the top nine to guarantee the world title as the Mexico City Grand Prix concludes today, November 1, marking a potential historic turning point.
The Mexican GP, this Sunday, may well see Italian Kimi Antonelli become world champion for the first time. He will be in third position on the starting grid.