Kimi Antonelli can clinch F1 championship in Mexico next week
The 20-year-old Mercedes driver can secure his maiden championship by finishing ninth or higher at next week's Mexican Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix on Monday, his ninth victory of the 2026 season. The Italian is 123 points clear of teammate George Russell.
Antonelli is 124 ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. Five races remain.
At the Mexican Grand Prix next weekend, Antonelli will clinch the drivers' championship if he finishes ninth or higher. He can also win if neither Russell nor Hamilton wins the race.
The 20-year-old has dominated the season, leading since round three at Japan. He has dismissed talk of the title until now, preferring to focus on pushing hard and enjoying the moment.
- 20 years old
- Antonelli's current age
- 9
- Race wins this season
- 123 points
- Point lead over Russell
- 5
- Races remaining
Why it mattersAntonelli would become one of F1's youngest ever champions, cementing his status as a generational talent in motorsport.
AustraliaAustralians follow F1 closely; Australian fans watch the championship battle unfold at races broadcast live during AEDT hours.
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