Kimi Antonelli Wins the US GP: F1 Championship Moves Closer

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October 25, 2026, in Austin: Kimi Antonelli won the US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas. The Italian driver has moved closer to his first F1 title—but the championship has not yet been decided.

According to The Athletic, the results of the drivers finishing behind Antonelli meant he could not win the title in Austin. The Guardian also confirms: He won the race, but the championship has not yet been decided.

For you as an F1 fan, the title situation is clear: Antonelli won the Grand Prix in Austin, but his own victory alone is not enough for the title. The finishing positions of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton are also decisive.

Victory in Austin Is Secure—The Title Is Not

While The Athletic characterizes Antonelli's performance as dominant, The Guardian particularly highlights the race victory in Austin. Both reports share the same core: Kimi Antonelli wins the US Grand Prix and moves closer to his first drivers' title.

The catch lies in the results of the drivers finishing farther back. According to The Athletic, these results prevented Antonelli from clinching the championship in Austin. A separate report from The Guardian also concerns the grid: Lance Stroll starts from the pit lane after setup changes.

Three Conditions Will Decide It in Mexico City

According to The Athletic, Antonelli now has a chance to win the title in Mexico City. The Guardian identifies three conditions that must be met together:

• Kimi Antonelli wins the race in Mexico City.
• George Russell finishes outside the top 8.
• Lewis Hamilton finishes outside the top 4.

Under these conditions, therefore, a victory of his own alone is not enough. If the results for Russell and Hamilton also fall into place, Antonelli would become the youngest world champion in history, according to The Guardian.

What This Means for the Championship

After the US Grand Prix, the situation is generally favorable for Antonelli: He has won a Grand Prix, and his chance of winning the title in Mexico City remains open. The title does not depend solely on his own victory.

The championship in Mexico City therefore does not hinge on Antonelli's finishing position alone. To keep track of the full title situation, you also need to watch the results of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.

You can find the background and the full title conditions in The Athletic's briefing and The Guardian's live blog. Until the championship is decided, Antonelli's first title remains open despite his victory in Austin.