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Kimi Antonelli maintains 123-point lead in F1 drivers' championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Kimi Antonelli maintains 123-point lead in F1 drivers' championship

Summary

Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Formula 1 drivers’ championship with a 123-point advantage over George Russell. With 125 points remaining across five races, including the upcoming Mexico City Grand Prix, Antonelli's performance this season has positioned him for a potential title clinch. He has averaged 20.3 points per race, achieving nine victories. If he finishes with eighth place or better in Mexico, he can secure the championship regardless of Russell's performance. Recent races have highlighted Antonelli's strategic advantages and Mercedes’ strong team performance.

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By the Numbers

•Antonelli has 365 points; Russell has 242 points.
•125 points are left to earn in the championship.
•Antonelli needs only an eighth-place finish in Mexico to clinch the title.
•He secured his ninth victory at the recent United States Grand Prix.
•Mercedes leads Ferrari in the constructors' standings by 133 points.

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3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Stat of the Day: Antonelli’s 123-Point Lead Leaves 125 Points to Play For

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Photo: Isaac Maffeis / Unsplash Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Formula 1 drivers’ championship by 123 points over George Russell. There are 125 The post Stat of the Day: Antonelli’s 123-Point Lead Leaves 125 Points to Play For appeared first on Backfire Racing.
— Yahoo Sports

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