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Antonelli could clinch F1 title at United States Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli finished third at the Singapore Grand Prix, extending his lead in the 2026 Formula 1 championship to 102 points over Mercedes team-mate George Russell.
The 20-year-old Italian could win his first world title at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, the next race.
To secure the title there, he must win, Russell must finish ninth or lower, and Lewis Hamilton must finish fifth or lower.
If those results happen, Antonelli would have enough points and race wins to be champion even with races still to come.
If he does not win, or either rival finishes too high, the title fight will continue.
The sources differ on the date: one gives October 25, while the other lists the race weekend as October 23 to 25.
Antonelli said he will focus on doing his best rather than on the championship calculations.
Kimi Antonelli could clinch the 2026 Formula 1 world championship at the United States Grand Prix in Austin.
He leads Mercedes team-mate George Russell by 102 points after finishing third at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Antonelli needs to win in Austin, with Russell finishing ninth or lower and Lewis Hamilton fifth or lower, to secure the title.
He is 20 and could become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history.
The sources differ on the US Grand Prix dates: Sky Sports says October 25, while Crash.net gives October 23-25.
- Who
- Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes driver and championship leader.
- What
- He could clinch the 2026 Formula 1 world title at the United States Grand Prix.
- When
- The race is scheduled for October 25 according to Sky Sports; Crash.net lists the event as October 23-25.
- Where
- Circuit of the Americas in Austin, United States.
- Why
- He leads the championship by 102 points and can secure enough of an advantage, with the stated race results, to win the title.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Can I? Really?
Well, let's not worry about that. Let's try to do the best weekend as possible and finish the job.
I know it's very close, I know it's there, but I just need to make sure that I keep doing the best I can.
Antonelli finished third and extended his championship lead over Russell to 102 points.
Crash.net lists the United States Grand Prix weekend in Austin.
Sky Sports says the United States Grand Prix is scheduled for this date.
- Antonelli's lead
- 102 points over George Russell after Singapore
- Title-clinching result
- Antonelli must win, with Russell ninth or lower and Hamilton fifth or lower
- Age
- 20
- Venue
- Circuit of the Americas, Austin
- Dates
- October 25 according to Sky Sports; October 23-25 according to Crash.net
Sources
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