Kimi Antonelli, the 20‑year‑old Mercedes driver, is one point away from becoming the youngest Formula 1 world champion. After winning the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, he holds a 123‑point lead over teammate George Russell. With only 125 points remaining in the season—including the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races—Antonelli can secure the title at the next event, the Mexican Grand Prix on 1 November at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Antonelli’s victory in Austin gave him a substantial advantage, but the championship battle remains open. If he finishes ninth or higher in Mexico, he will mathematically clinch the title regardless of the results of Russell or Lewis Hamilton. A tenth‑place finish would still keep the title on the line, requiring Russell to win the Mexican Grand Prix to keep the fight alive. Antonelli could also win the championship by finishing outside the top ten, provided neither Russell nor Hamilton wins the race. The top ten finishers in the United States Grand Prix were: 1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes‑AMG) 2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) 4. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) 5. Lando Norris (McLaren) 6. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull Racing) 7. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 8. George Russell (Mercedes‑AMG) 9. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) 10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) If Antonelli wins the Mexican Grand Prix, he would become the youngest Formula 1 world champion, surpassing Sebastian Vettel, who won his first title at age 23. The championship outcome will be decided in the final races of the season.
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