Antonelli wins in US but has to wait to secure title
Summary
Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix and leads Mercedes teammate George Russell by 123 points. He can secure the Formula 1 title at next weekend’s race in Mexico City if he avoids losing too many points to Russell and Lewis Hamilton.Key Facts
- Antonelli, a 20-year-old Italian, won his ninth race of the 18-race season.
- Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished second, and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished third.
- Antonelli leads Russell by 123 points in the championship standings.
- Antonelli will clinch the title in Mexico City if he loses no more than 23 points to Russell and 24 to Lewis Hamilton.
- If Russell wins in Mexico City, ninth place would be enough for Antonelli to take the title.
- If Hamilton wins, tenth place would be enough for Antonelli to become champion.
- If neither Russell nor Hamilton wins, Antonelli will clinch the title regardless of his finishing position.
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