Live: Antonelli on the cusp of history as F1 races in Mexico City
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli could be crowned Formula 1 drivers' champion this morning, with the young Italian just needing to finish ninth to seal a historic title. Follow live.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli is on the brink of rewriting Formula 1 history, as the young Italian driver races towards a potential championship victory in Mexico City. To clinch the title, Antonelli merely needs to secure a ninth-place finish during today's Grand Prix. Currently, the 23-year-old leads both his teammate George Russell and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton by a maximum of 125 points, making his goal almost within reach.
Antonelli will clinch the championship if he concludes the Mexico City race with a 100-point lead or greater. With only 125 points left to be won in the championship, the Italian driver is virtually in the driver's seat. The Mexico City Grand Prix kicks off in various states and territories across Australia, while Lewis Hamilton takes pole position for the race, with Antonelli starting from fourth place.
Australian Oscar Piastri of McLaren sits 12th on the grid. Fans and followers are invited to join the conversation and share their thoughts on this historic moment in F1 history.
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