Sports · October 25, 2026
United States Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli wins but an F1 title has to wait
Kimi Antonelli, driving for Mercedes, won the 2026 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Starting from pole position, the 20-year-old Italian secured his ninth victory of the season in a lights-to-flag drive. Despite the win, Antonelli fell just short of clinching the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship in Texas. He currently holds a 123-point lead over his nearest rival with five races remaining. He needs only two more points—or a ninth-place finish or better at the upcoming Mexico City Grand Prix—to secure the title and become the youngest champion in F1 history.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix.
- Antonelli drives for Mercedes.
- The race took place at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
- Antonelli is 20 years old.
- The victory was Antonelli's ninth of the 2026 season.
- Antonelli did not clinch the world title in Austin but remains the championship leader.
Reported by only some outlets
- Antonelli led the race from start to finish (lights-to-flag).
- Charles Leclerc finished second and Max Verstappen finished third.
- Lewis Hamilton finished fourth and George Russell finished eighth.
- Antonelli holds a 123-point lead with a maximum of 125 points remaining.
- Antonelli needs to finish ninth or better in the next race to secure the title.
- Senator Ted Cruz presented the winner's trophy and was booed by the crowd.
- Antonelli's race engineer is Peter Bonnington.
Confirmed
- Kimi Antonelli won the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
- Antonelli is 20 years old and drives for Mercedes.
- This was Antonelli's ninth win of the season.
- The championship was not mathematically settled in Austin.
Reported
- Antonelli needs a ninth-place finish or better in Mexico City to win the title. (The Guardian)
- Max Verstappen was unhappy after the race. (The Guardian)
- Senator Ted Cruz was booed while presenting the trophy. (NBC News)
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