Antonelli wins US Grand Prix and closes in on first F1 title
The 20-year-old Mercedes driver won from pole in Austin for his ninth victory of the season and now leads George Russell by 123 points with five races left.
Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, beating Charles Leclerc by 13 seconds, with Max Verstappen third. It was the 20-year-old Mercedes driver's ninth win of the season, from pole position.
Antonelli now leads teammate George Russell by 123 points with five races remaining. Russell must win the next race in Mexico City to stay in contention, while Verstappen is out of the title fight.
“I would love to clinch the title in style with a great result.”
Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes driver
Mercedes lead Ferrari by 133 points in the constructors' championship.
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- The National26 Oct
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