Antonelli Leads Drivers' Standings Ahead of Mexican Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli holds a 123-point lead over George Russell and a 124-point lead over Lewis Hamilton heading into the Mexico City Grand Prix, putting him in a strong position to clinch the Formula 1 championship.
Kimi Antonelli entered the Mexico City Grand Prix with 365 points, ahead of George Russell's 242 and Lewis Hamilton's 241. The gap means that, with 125 points still available in the season, Antonelli can secure the world title if either Russell or Hamilton fails to win the race. Should either of them claim victory, Antonelli would need to finish ninth or lower (if Russell wins) or tenth or lower (if Hamilton wins) to retain the championship.
Antonelli's ninth win of the season in Austin was not enough to clinch the title, as Russell finished eighth and Hamilton fourth, leaving the championship undecided. If a driver other than Russell or Hamilton wins in Mexico, Antonelli will be crowned champion.
At 20 years, 2 months and 7 days old, Antonelli would become the youngest Formula 1 world champion, surpassing Sebastian Vettel's record by more than three years.