Kimi Antonelli eyes F1 title amid NBA visit with Wembanyama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 6:31 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes driver, hopes to secure his first Formula 1 world championship within two weeks. He made this statement during a visit to the San Antonio Spurs, where he met NBA star Victor Wembanyama before the United States Grand Prix. Antonelli leads the championship standings and could potentially clinch the title at the race this Sunday, depending on various outcomes of the event. The situation requires him to win the race while relying on specific results from his competitors. Antonelli also engaged with other Spurs players during his visit, discussing differences between Formula 1 and basketball.
- •Antonelli leads the F1 standings nearing title opportunity.
- •He visits Spurs and connects with Wembanyama before US Grand Prix.
- •Victory in Austin needed to secure championship potentially this week.
- •Championship decisions could extend to the Mexican Grand Prix.
- 6:31 AMYahoo Sports — Antonelli makes F1 title ambitions clear amid unexpected NBA encounter
"Kimi Antonelli has revealed that he hopes to secure his maiden Formula 1 world championship within the next two weeks. The Mercedes driver made the admission during a visit to the San Antonio Spurs, where he met NBA star Victor Wembanyama ahead of the United States Grand Prix.
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