Kimi Antonelli inches closer to F1 history at the United States GP
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli inched closer to F1 history Saturday at the United States Grand Prix
In Austin, Texas, on October 24, 2026, at the Circuit of the Americas, Kimi Antonelli, a 12-year-old Italian driver representing Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, secured pole position for the United States Grand Prix. Antonelli's achievement was unexpected, as he and his team had to navigate track limits violations during the previous two practice sessions.
Despite the chaos of Turn 1, Antonelli remains focused on winning the race and potentially clinching his maiden F1 Drivers' Championship with a win on Sunday, provided his teammate George Russell finishes ninth or lower, and Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth or lower. Antonelli expressed that while the title feels like a formality, his mindset remains the same as he strives to enjoy the race and make it a memorable victory.
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