How Kimi Antonelli can clinch the 2026 title in Mexico City
Antonelli is champion in Mexico City if he finishes ninth or better, or if neither George Russell nor Lewis Hamilton wins the race. Here is the points math behind it.
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Antonelli wins the United States Grand Prix from pole and moves to the brink of the title
Kimi Antonelli won in Austin by 13.078 seconds over Charles Leclerc, with Max Verstappen third. He now leads George Russell by 123 points with five rounds left.
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Cadillac's home race in Austin ends without points as 2027 lineup questions grow
Sergio Pérez finished 19th and Valtteri Bottas retired at COTA, leaving Cadillac on zero points, while team principal Marcin Budkowski declined to confirm either driver for 2027.
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F1 2027 driver market: Camara joins Haas, Ocon is out, Cadillac stays quiet
Haas has signed Formula 2 leader Rafael Câmara for 2027 in place of Esteban Ocon, expects to keep Oliver Bearman, and Cadillac has not confirmed its drivers.
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F1 standings after Austin: Antonelli leads by 123, Mercedes on 607
After round 18 in Austin, Kimi Antonelli has 365 points to George Russell's 242, and Mercedes leads the constructors with 607 points to Ferrari's 474.
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Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026 schedule in ET, CT, MT and PT
The 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix starts Saturday, November 21 at 8 PM Pacific, which is 11 PM Eastern. Here is every session in US time zones.
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Mexico City Grand Prix 2026 start times in ET, CT, MT and PT
The Mexico City Grand Prix starts Sunday, November 1 at 3 PM Eastern, 2 PM Central, 1 PM Mountain and noon Pacific. Daylight saving time ends that morning, so race day runs on standard time.
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