Kimi Antonelli aims for another victory at Mexico GP this weekend
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 4:51 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Formula 1 returns this weekend for the Mexico Grand Prix, taking place shortly after Kimi Antonelli's victory in Austin. Antonelli secured his ninth win of the 2026 season, dominating from pole. The podium also featured Charles Leclerc and Max, both of whom opted for different tire strategies. As the race weekend unfolds, teams will look to adapt their strategies to the unique challenges of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
- •Kimi Antonelli won the recent race in Austin.
- •Antonelli has nine wins this season.
- •The Mexico GP is known for its popularity.
- •Antonelli started from pole position in Austin.
- •Charles Leclerc and Max completed the Austin podium.
- 4:51 PMMotorsport.com — Five things to look out for at the F1 Mexico GP
"Formula 1 is back again this weekend with the highly popular Mexico Grand Prix, which comes just seven days after Kimi Antonelli romped to victory in Austin. That was the Mercedes driver’s ninth win of the 2026 season after dominating from pole in a race largely defined by strategy with Antonelli nailing a one-stopper. He was joined on the podium by two-stopping duo Charles Leclerc and Max ...Keep reading
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