Kimi Antonelli secured a dominant victory at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. Starting from pole position, the Mercedes driver delivered a masterful lights-to-flag performance to claim his ninth win of the season. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff described the drive as the best Antonelli has delivered.
With this win, Antonelli has further tightened his grip on the 2026 Formula 1 season championship. He is now on the brink of becoming the youngest champion in the history of the sport. While the victory in Austin was not enough to clinch the title immediately, it has put him in a commanding position.
Antonelli now heads to Mexico City next weekend, where he needs only two points to seal his first world title, even if his rival George Russell wins the race. Despite the high stakes, Antonelli says he is enjoying himself more than usual and is not feeling the pressure.