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Antonelli can clinch F1 title in Mexico City

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Kimi Antonelli is champion if neither George Russell nor Lewis Hamilton wins in Mexico City; if Russell wins, he needs ninth or better, and if Hamilton wins, 10th or better.

GPBeat · Newsroom29 Oct 2026, 08:25 · 1 min

Kimi Antonelli can clinch the Formula 1 title at the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday, 1 November, and become the youngest world champion in the sport’s history. If neither George Russell nor Lewis Hamilton wins, Antonelli will be champion.

A Russell victory would leave Antonelli needing ninth place or better; if Hamilton wins, 10th or better is enough.

The 71-lap race is scheduled to start at 14:00 local time in Mexico City (20:00 GMT).

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