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Kimi Antonelli Wins US Grand Prix, Leads Championship

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 3:06 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
He leads the Drivers’ Championship by 123 points over George Russell and 124 over Lewis Hamilton.
Antonelli used a one-stop tyre plan, starting on mediums and switching to hards on lap 25.
At 20, Antonelli could become the youngest F1 world champion if he finishes ninth or better in Mexico.

History

Historical Context

In 2008 Lewis Hamilton became the sport’s youngest World Drivers’ Champion at 23 years, 300 days, edging Felipe Massa by a single point. The 2026 season now sees 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli leading the championship by more than 120 points, echoing Hamilton’s early-career dominance and reviving the trend of teenage title contenders.

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Story summary

Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
He leads the Drivers’ Championship by 123 points over George Russell and 124 over Lewis Hamilton.
Antonelli used a one-stop tyre plan, starting on mediums and switching to hards on lap 25.
At 20, Antonelli could become the youngest F1 world champion if he finishes ninth or better in Mexico.

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