Kimi Antonelli Wins in Austin: Only Two Points Short of the F1 World Title
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Kimi Antonelli wins the US Grand Prix in Austin. The Mercedes driver is only two points away from the Formula 1 World Championship and could claim the title at the next race in Mexico City.
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Kimi Antonelli wins in Austin: Only two points short of the F1 world title
Dominant US Victory: Pole Position and Leclerc in Second
The 20-year-old Mercedes driver started from pole position at the Circuit of the Americas and claimed his ninth win of the season in Austin. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari finished 23 seconds behind in second place.
The Decisive Finishing Positions
Antonelli won ahead of Charles Leclerc. His teammate George Russell finished eighth, while Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari took fourth place.
Why Antonelli Is Not Yet the World Champion
The victory in Austin was dominant. However, it did not make Antonelli the world champion. Both the BBC and The Athletic confirm that he is still only two points away from the drivers’ world championship.
Mexico City: The Next Step Toward the Title
As The Guardian reports, the title crowning has been postponed by one week. Antonelli could win the title at the next race in Mexico City. At 20, he would then be the youngest F1 world champion, according to the newspaper.
Status: October 25, 2026; time not specified. Further details to follow.
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