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Antonelli can clinch Formula 1 title in Mexico
Kimi Antonelli is close to winning the Formula 1 title after building a 123-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell.
He also leads Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton by 124 points, with 125 points available across the five remaining races.
An Italian driver has not won the title since Alberto Ascari in 1953, so Antonelli could end a 73-year wait.
In Mexico, ninth place would be enough if Russell wins the race.
If Hamilton wins, Antonelli would need to finish at least 10th; if neither rival wins, Antonelli would clinch the title whatever his result.
The season is listed as having five races left, though the Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds are still in doubt, and the Mexico race is the next chance for Antonelli to secure the championship.
Kimi Antonelli can clinch the 2026 Formula 1 drivers’ championship at the Mexican Grand Prix.
He leads Mercedes teammate George Russell by 123 points and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton by 124, with 125 points still available.
Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix in Texas, his ninth victory of the season, but the results did not settle the title.
The sources say he needs points in Mexico, although they differ on the finish required if Russell or Hamilton wins.
If neither rival wins in Mexico, Antonelli will secure the title regardless of his own result.
- Who
- Kimi Antonelli, a Mercedes driver.
- What
- He can clinch his first Formula 1 drivers’ championship.
- When
- At the Mexican Grand Prix, scheduled for November 2.
- Where
- Mexico City, Mexico.
- Why
- He leads George Russell by 123 points and Lewis Hamilton by 124, with 125 points remaining.
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Antonelli took the drivers’ championship lead after winning the Japanese Grand Prix, according to ABC Australia.
Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix in Texas, his ninth grand prix victory of the season.
The Mexican Grand Prix is scheduled to take place, where Antonelli can clinch the title.
- Antonelli’s points
- 365
- Russell’s points
- 242
- Hamilton’s points
- 241
- Antonelli’s lead over Russell
- 123 points
- Antonelli’s lead over Hamilton
- 124 points
- Points remaining
- 125
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What people are saying
I am very excited. We would love to clinch the title in style with a great result
That's always the mindset, and that is going to be the mindset from now until the end of the season.
Just going to try and enjoy every moment, because these we'll always remember.