Antonelli wins US Grand Prix, moves closer to F1 title

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix in Austin on October 25, earning his ninth victory of the season and strengthening his position in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship. Charles Leclerc finished second and Max Verstappen third, while Mercedes teammate George Russell placed eighth after a five-second penalty. Antonelli led from the start and built an advantage before making his only pit stop. The stop briefly put him behind Verstappen and Leclerc, but he regained the lead as their strategies unfolded. Verstappen made two stops, while Leclerc pitted twice; Antonelli stayed ahead through the final stint. He finished 13.078 seconds ahead of Leclerc, according to the race report. Russell received the penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage while battling Oscar Piastri on the opening lap. He served it during his pit stop and finished behind Piastri, who was seventh. Lewis Hamilton came fourth for Ferrari, and Lando Norris finished fifth. The top 10 was completed by Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson and Pierre Gasly in sixth, ninth and 10th, respectively. The result leaves Antonelli close to securing the title before the next race in Mexico, but accounts...