How Kimi Antonelli can clinch the 2026 title in Mexico City
Antonelli is champion in Mexico City if he finishes ninth or better, or if neither George Russell nor Lewis Hamilton wins the race. Here is the points math behind it.
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Antonelli wins the United States Grand Prix from pole and moves to the brink of the title
Kimi Antonelli won in Austin by 13.078 seconds over Charles Leclerc, with Max Verstappen third. He now leads George Russell by 123 points with five rounds left.
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F1 standings after Austin: Antonelli leads by 123, Mercedes on 607
After round 18 in Austin, Kimi Antonelli has 365 points to George Russell's 242, and Mercedes leads the constructors with 607 points to Ferrari's 474.
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F1 tiebreak rules explained: why ninth place is enough for Antonelli in Mexico City
When two drivers finish level on points, the title goes to the one with more wins. That countback rule is why Antonelli can clinch with ninth, and why tenth works unless Russell wins.
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Mexico City Grand Prix preview: five things US fans should watch this weekend
Antonelli can wrap up the title at altitude, Ferrari hopes the thin air helps, and Sergio Pérez brings Cadillac to his home race for his 300th start. Here is what to follow from the US.