Antonelli wins Austin Grand Prix, nears F1 title
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, starting from pole position. The victory was his seventh pole and his ninth win of the season, leaving him with 365 points. George Russell, also of Mercedes, finished eighth after a five-second penalty, while Lewis Hamilton has 241 points. Five races remain with 125 points still available. Antonelli can clinch the title in Mexico City by finishing between first and ninth.
Key facts
- Five races remain in the season, with 125 points still available.
- If Russell wins and Antonelli finishes tenth, the championship will be decided in Brazil.
- Oscar Piastri and George Russell struggled during the United States Grand Prix.
- Mercedes introduced car upgrades that initially performed poorly before improving.
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Why it matters
Antonelli could become the youngest Formula 1 world champion, with the title possibly decided within the next few races.
What changed
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