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Antonelli can clinch F1 title at United States Grand Prix in Austin

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Antonelli can clinch F1 title at United States Grand Prix in Austin

Summary

Kimi Antonelli leads the Formula 1 standings with 340 points ahead of George Russell (238) and Lewis Hamilton (229). The next race, the United States Grand Prix, takes place at the Circuit of the Americas from October 23 to 25. Antonelli can secure the championship if he wins the race, provided Russell finishes ninth or lower and Hamilton fifth or lower. In related news, Sergio Perez avoided a penalty following contact during the Singapore Sprint, while Daniel Suárez will return to Spire Motorsports for the 2027 season.

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By the Numbers

•Antonelli leads F1 standings heading into the United States Grand Prix.
•Six rounds remain in the season, with 150 points available.
•FIA found Perez predominantly at fault in Singapore incident but no penalties applied.
•Suárez confirmed for 2027 season with Spire Motorsports.
•Next major races include the U.S. Grand Prix and NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

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11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Motorsport Briefing, Oct. 14: Antonelli Can Win the F1 Title in Austin

What they're saying

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Today's motorsport briefing: Antonelli's Austin title scenario, Perez escapes penalty, Suárez stays at Spire, and the week's schedule. The post Motorsport Briefing, Oct. 14: Antonelli Can Win the F1 Title in Austin appeared first on Backfire Racing.
— Yahoo Sports

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