Live: Antonelli wins in US but must wait one more week for F1 world championship
Italian Kimi Antonelli has his first chance to seal the Formula 1 drivers' championship, needing a win and other results to go his way.
Antonelli enters this morning's race in Austin, Texas, with a 102-point lead over George Russell, and an 111-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton.
If Antonelli ends this morning's grand prix with a lead of 125 points, he will become the youngest F1 world champion ever.
Follow all the action of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix on the live blog below.
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How can Kimi Antonelli win the F1 drivers' championship today?
By Michael Doyle
By Michael Doyle
The equation for Kimi Antonelli is very simple: win and hope for other results.
Antonelli enters this morning's grand prix on 340 points, 102 more than teammate George Russell and 111 ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.
The Italian needs to have a lead of 125 points or more to seal the drivers' championship at the United States Grand Prix.
That will happen if Antonelli wins the race, Russell finishes ninth or worse, and Hamilton finishes fifth or worse.
| Antonelli | Russell | Hamilton | Championship result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9th or lower | 5th or lower | Antonelli becomes champion |
| Win | 8th or better | 5th or lower | Hamilton eliminated |
| Win | 9th or lower | 4th or better | Russell eliminated |
| Win | 8th or better | 5th or lower | Championship remains alive |
| 2nd or lower | Any | Any | Championship remains alive |
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Catch up on yesterday's qualifying session
By Michael Doyle
By Michael Doyle
Need a refresh on how qualifying went yesterday.
Tap the link below and get up to speed.
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What time does the F1 US Grand Prix begin?
By Michael Doyle
By Michael Doyle
Here is when the F1 United States Grand Prix begins in your state or territory.
- 7am AEDT: NSW, Victoria, ACT, Tasmania
- 6:30am: ACDT: South Australia
- 6am AEST: Queensland
- 5:30am ACST: Northern Territory
- 4am AWST: Western Australia
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Welcome to the ABC Sport F1 blog
By Michael Doyle
By Michael Doyle
Howdy — good morning, Australia.
Welcome back to ABC Sport's live digital coverage of the 2026 Formula 1 championship season.
We are in Texas for the United States Grand Prix, and this morning's race has the potential to be historic.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has the chance to seal the drivers' championship with a win, and a few other results.
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