Won the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli's 9th Victory
In the U.S., at the 5,513‑kilometre American Circuit located in Austin, the capital of Texas, the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix was held over 56 laps. Kimi Antonelli, who crossed the checkered flag in first place, secured the season's ninth victory. The Italian driver increased his championship lead to 123 points.
In the 18th round of the Formula 1 World Championship, the United States Grand Prix, Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli secured victory. On the 5,513‑kilometre American Circuit in Austin, Texas, the race, run over 56 laps, was completed by Antonelli in 1 hour 35 minutes 16.650 seconds, giving him his ninth Grand Prix win of the 2026 season.
Leclerc Second, Verstappen Third
Ferrari's Monaco‑based driver Charles Leclerc took second place, 13.078 seconds behind the leader. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, in turn, finished third, 17.485 seconds behind Antonelli. Ferrari's other driver Lewis Hamilton secured fourth place, while McLaren's Lando Norris finished the race in fifth. Mercedes' other driver George Russell finished eighth.
Difference in Championship Race Reached 123 Points
After the United States Grand Prix, Antonelli reached 365 points in the drivers' standings, raising the gap to 123 points over his teammate Russell, who has 242 points. Ferrari driver Hamilton is third with 241 points, Verstappen fourth with 236 points, and Leclerc fifth with 233 points. Although Antonelli is closing in on the championship, the season's world champion remains undecided.
Mercedes Leads the Teams' Standings
In the manufacturers' standings, Mercedes retains the top spot with 607 points. Ferrari is in second place with 474 points, while Red Bull and McLaren share third and fourth positions with 355 points each. Racing Bulls are in fifth place with 102 points.
Next Stop Mexico
The 19th race on the Formula 1 calendar, the Mexico Grand Prix, will take place on November 1. Antonelli could secure the championship mathematically with the result he achieves in Mexico.
2026 Drivers' Standings
Kimi Antonelli (Italy): 365 points
George Russell (United Kingdom): 242 points
Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom): 241 points
Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 236 points
Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 233 points
2026 Teams' Championship
Mercedes: 607 points
Ferrari: 474 points
Red Bull: 355 points
McLaren: 355 points
Racing Bulls: 102 points
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