Kimi Antonelli Dominates United States Grand Prix to Claim Ninth Win of the Season

Mercedes Star Moves Closer to Historic Formula 1 Championship Kimi Antonelli continued his incredible 2026 Formula 1 season Sunday, winning the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The Mercedes driver delivered a dominant performance to claim his ninth victory of the season and move one step closer to securing his first world championship. Antonelli crossed the finish line more than 13 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen completed the podium in third place.