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Kimi Antonelli clinches title with aggressive move on Charles Leclerc

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 11:28 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Kimi Antonelli clinches title with aggressive move on Charles Leclerc

Summary

Kimi Antonelli secured the world championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix, needing only a ninth-place finish. Instead, he executed a bold late-braking pass on Charles Leclerc at Turn 1. This decision raised concerns among some members of the Mercedes team regarding the level of risk involved. Antonelli's approach during the race has sparked discussions about strategy and safety within the team.

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By the Numbers

•Kimi Antonelli clinched the title at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
•He passed Charles Leclerc aggressively to secure the championship.
•Mercedes team members expressed concerns about the risky maneuver.
•The decision highlights Antonelli's competitive strategy throughout the season.

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11:28 PMMotorsport.com — Mercedes held its breath over Kimi Antonelli’s title-winning move on Charles Leclerc

What they're saying

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All Kimi Antonelli needed to do at the Mexico City Grand Prix was finish ninth. Instead, the new world champion chose to clinch the title with a late-braking lunge on Charles Leclerc into Turn 1, and not everyone at Mercedes was comfortable watching it. Speaking on the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show, Antonelli revealed that some members of the team questioned why he had taken the risk, with the ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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