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United States Grand Prix: Italian driver Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the United States Grand Prix in Austin.
The Mercedes star delivered a commanding performance at the Circuit of the Americas.
Antonelli completed the 56-lap race in 1 hour, 35 minutes and 16.650 seconds.
He finished 13.078 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
Max Verstappen secured third place for Red Bull.
Lewis Hamilton finished fourth for Ferrari, while McLaren’s Lando Norris took fifth.
United States Grand Prix: Top Five Results
| Position | Driver | Team |
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
Antonelli Strengthens His Championship Bid
Antonelli’s latest triumph strengthens his position in the 2026 Formula 1 championship race.
The young Italian continues to impress with his speed and consistency.
Antonelli now has 365 championship points.
He holds a 123-point advantage over teammate George Russell.
However, the championship remains undecided.
Antonelli will look to maintain his momentum in the remaining races.
His victory in Austin also highlights Mercedes strong performance this season.
Ferrari and Red Bull completed the podium battle, with Leclerc and Verstappen finishing second and third.
Mexico City Next on the Calendar
Formula 1 now heads to Mexico for the next round of the championship.
The Mexico City Grand Prix offers Antonelli another opportunity to strengthen his title challenge.
The young driver could move closer to the championship crown with another strong result.
However, the final outcome will depend on the remaining races and his rivals performances.
All eyes will now turn to Mexico as the 2026 title battle enters another crucial stage.
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