How can Kimi Antonelli become world champion at F1 US GP?
It has been very clear from early on that Kimi Antonelli will become Formula 1 world champion in 2026 after an impressively dominant year for the Mercedes driver. The 20-year-old has made a huge jump from his up-and-down rookie campaign and with five, consecutive wins from round two to six, Antonelli has been the man to beat virtually all season. Now, the first chance for him to wrap up the ...…
Kimi Antonelli, a 20-year-old Mercedes driver, has been making impressive strides in Formula 1 and is on track to become the 2026 world champion. With five consecutive wins from round two to six and a 102-point lead over his team-mate George Russell, Antonelli is the clear favorite for the title. There are six drivers still in mathematical contention due to 150 points remaining in the season, including Antonelli, Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris.
To secure the championship, Antonelli needs a minimum of 125-point advantage over his rivals by the time the United States Grand Prix rolls around. For instance, if he wins the US GP while Russell finishes ninth or lower, Antonelli would secure the title with a 125-point lead. There are several scenarios in which Antonelli can clinch the title by the US GP, depending on where Russell, Hamilton, Verstappen, Leclerc, and Norris finish. If Antonelli wins and Russell finishes ninth or lower, the title fight goes to Mexico.
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