Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli took a significant step towards the Formula One world championship by clinching victory at the United States Grand Prix in Austin. With this win, the 20-year-old driver has positioned himself just two points away from securing the title, which he hopes to clinch at next weekend’s race in Mexico.
Currently leading the drivers’ standings with 365 points, Antonelli is ahead of his Mercedes teammate George Russell, who holds 242 points, and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, who is just behind with 241 points. In Austin, Russell finished eighth, while Hamilton secured fourth place, underscoring Antonelli’s dominant performance this season.
Despite missing the chance to secure the championship in Austin, Antonelli remains optimistic about his prospects in the upcoming races. He expressed his desire to finish the season on a high note and maintain his momentum into 2027. Antonelli emphasized that his approach to racing would not change even as he stands on the brink of becoming Formula One’s youngest-ever world champion and the first Italian to claim the drivers’ title since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
With five race weekends still to go, Antonelli’s consistent performance has put him in a prime position to make history. As the racing world turns its attention to Mexico, the young driver’s potential triumph could mark a new chapter in Formula One history.