Antonelli On The Brink of History | United States Grand Prix 2026

Kimi Antonelli moved closer to the Formula 1 world championship with victory at the United States Grand Prix, putting himself within touching distance of a historic title ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix. In this week’s race review, we examine how Antonelli and Mercedes delivered in Austin, why Charles Leclerc secured second for Ferrari, and how Max Verstappen completed the podium. We also assess Lewis Hamilton’s race, McLaren’s strategic decisions, and the struggles faced by Oscar Piastri and George Russell. Elsewhere, we look at the midfield battle, Williams’ ongoing difficulties and the debate surrounding track limits at Circuit of The Americas. With the championship potentially reaching its conclusion in Mexico, we consider what Antonelli needs to do to seal the title. What did you make of the US Grand Prix? Share your thoughts in the comments. 00:00 — US GP Review: The Championship Picture 02:12 — Stuart Codling Reports from Austin 05:28 — Antonelli and Mercedes Deliver 10:09 — Russell’s Penalty and Mercedes’ Race 13:18 — Ferrari’s Podium and Hamilton’s Race 16:15 — Verstappen’s Battle with Leclerc 19:01 — McLaren’s Strategy and Norris’ Result 21:48 — Russell and Piastri Under Pressure 25:20 — Lawson, Gasly and the Midfield 28:10 — Williams’ Continuing Struggles 31:49 — Can Antonelli Clinch the Title in Mexico? 35:11 — The Track Limits Debate at COTA 38:04 — Final Thoughts #F1 #USGP #Formula1 FOLLOW us online: Website: https://www.autosport.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/AUTOSPORT Twitter: https://twitter.com/autosport Instagram: http://instagram.com/autosport