New F1 championship standings after the United States Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix, putting him on the verge of clinching the 2026 Formula 1 world championship. He needs only two more points in the upcoming Mexico City Grand Prix to secure the title.
Why it matters
This marks a significant milestone in F1 history as a young driver nears a world championship title in his debut-era dominance.
Updated F1 championship results after the United States Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli celebrates his win at COTA Prefer Crash.Net on Google See our stories more often Add Kimi Antonelli scored his eighth victory of the 2026 season at the United States Grand Prix as he moved to within touching distance of the Formula 1 world championship.
A dominant win leaves Antonelli on the verge of being crowned world champion at the next race, the Mexico City Grand Prix in seven days time.
Antonelli only needs two more points to seal the title, meaning he will clinch his first world championship if he finishes ninth or better in Mexico, regardless of where Mercedes team-mate George Russell ends up.
The 20-year-old Italian is 123 points clear of Russell with only 125 left up for grabs across the final five rounds.
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