Kimi Antonelli wins US Grand Prix, closes in on F1 championship

What happened: Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix in Austin, his ninth win of the season, and extended his championship lead with five races remaining. Key numbers: Race time 1:35:16.650; margin 13.078 seconds over Charles Leclerc; lead over George Russell 123 points; Mercedes leads Ferrari 607 to 474; 56 laps. Why it matters: Russell must win in Mexico City to stay in contention, otherwise the title goes to Antonelli. Toto Wolff called it the best race Antonelli has delivered so far.

Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix in Austin, his ninth win of the season, and extended his championship lead with five races remaining.

Russell must win in Mexico City to stay in contention, otherwise the title goes to Antonelli. Toto Wolff called it the best race Antonelli has delivered so far.