Antonelli can clinch the 2026 F1 title in Mexico after Austin win
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After his ninth win of the campaign, Antonelli leads George Russell by 123 points and needs ninth place or better in Mexico to become F1’s youngest champion.
Antonelli must wait another week for the chance to secure the 2026 Formula 1 title, despite his commanding victory in Austin. Starting from pole, the Mercedes driver finished 13 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc for his ninth win of the campaign; the title fight moves to Mexico City next Sunday.
George Russell’s eighth place and Lewis Hamilton’s fourth kept the title undecided. With five races remaining, Antonelli leads Russell by 123 points and Hamilton by 124. A ninth-place finish or better at the Mexico City Grand Prix would make him F1’s youngest champion.
Ferrari also gained one point on Mercedes in the constructors’ standings, reducing the gap to 133 points with 215 still available.
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- SOURCE2026 F1 championship standings after the United States Grand PrixRacingNews365 English
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