Kimi Antonelli wins US Grand Prix and closes in on F1 title

Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix in Austin, claiming his ninth victory of the season and his second win in the United States this year. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver started from pole and beat Charles Leclerc by 13.078 seconds after making just one pit stop during the 56-lap race. With five races remaining, Antonelli leads teammate George Russell by 123 points; Russell must win in Mexico City to keep the championship fight alive. Max Verstappen completed the podium.