F1 standings: How Kimi Antonelli can win the drivers' championship at Mexican Grand Prix
Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli is nearing his first world championship title after a successful season with Mercedes. He can secure the championship at the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix by finishing in the top nine or if his closest rivals fail to win.
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This marks a significant milestone in professional motorsports, highlighting the rise of a new talent in a high-stakes global sport.
Kimi Antonelli leads by 123 points, with a maximum of 125 left to win this season. ( Reuters: Mike Segar )
Kimi Antonelli is on the cusp of winning the Formula 1 drivers' championship.
He can win the title next week in Mexico by finishing ninth or higher, or if neither George Russell or Lewis Hamilton win.
ABC Sport will have a live blog of the F1 Mexican Grand Prix on Monday, November 2, with the race beginning at 7am AEDT.
Link copied Share Share article With his ninth grand prix win of the season on Monday morning (AEDT), Italian Kimi Antonelli put himself on the cusp of winning his maiden Formula 1 drivers' championship.
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