Antonelli wins the US Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the 18th race of the season, the US Grand Prix. With this victory he moved ahead of George Russell in the championship and built a 123-point lead.
Mercedes Italian driver Kimi Antonelli finished first in the 18th round of the Formula 1 World Championship, the US Grand Prix. Antonelli completed the race of 56 laps around the 5.513 kilometre Circuit of the Americas in Austin, the capital of the state of Texas, in 1 hour 35 minutes 16.650 seconds. It was the driver's ninth race win of the season.
Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc finished second, 13.078 seconds behind leader Antonelli. Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen came third, 17.485 seconds back.
With this result, Antonelli moved 123 points ahead of his closest rival, George Russell. The Italian driver has gained a significant advantage in the title race and will aim to maintain this lead for the rest of the season.
The 19th round of the season, the Mexico Grand Prix, will take place on 1 November. Teams and drivers are preparing for this race to try to change the standings.
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