Formula 1: Antonelli wins in Austin — drivers’ title remains open
Formula 1’s official provisional classification places Leclerc second and Verstappen third in the 25 October race. It was the Mercedes driver’s ninth victory of the season.
Updated 26.10.2026 · 00:11, Athens time — What changed
Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix in Austin on 25 October 2026, according to Formula 1’s official report and results table. This update covers the race, following the qualifying session reported in the earlier edition.
The Mercedes driver completed 56 laps in 1:35:16.650. Charles Leclerc finished second, 13.078 seconds behind, with Max Verstappen third at 17.485 seconds. Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris followed.
It was Antonelli’s ninth win of the season. Formula 1 makes clear that he has not yet secured the Drivers’ Championship. The published classification is marked provisional; it is not presented here as final certification following every possible subsequent check or penalty.
Earlier updates — history
Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the United States Grand Prix in qualifying held on Saturday 24 October 2026 in Austin. It was the Mercedes driver’s seventh pole of the season, according to Formula 1’s official report.
The top five in qualifying
- Kimi Antonelli — 1:34.035
- Max Verstappen — 1:34.214
- Isack Hadjar — 1:34.250
- Charles Leclerc — 1:34.267
- Lewis Hamilton — 1:34.311
Antonelli was 0.179 seconds faster than Verstappen. These are qualifying results; the final starting order also accounts for any penalties.
The race takes place on Sunday 25 October. Pole secures the best starting position and does not constitute a race result or a world championship victory.
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