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- Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix in Austin for his ninth victory of the season, produced pole, and controlled the race on one stop while many rivals needed two, earning a 10/10 rating.
- Kimi Antonelli can become Formula 1’s youngest world champion at 20 if he finishes ninth or higher at the Mexico City Grand Prix next weekend.
- Charles Leclerc received 9.5/10 after leading both Friday practice sessions, qualifying fourth and finishing second for Ferrari, with late passes on Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.
- Max Verstappen earned 8.5/10 and finished third after starting from the front row, recovering from a poor start and car problems to secure a sixth consecutive podium.
- Lando Norris earned 8/10 and recovered from eighth on the grid to fifth, but a Q3 lap deleted for track limits and McLaren’s decision to use ageing tyres cost him late in the race.
- Isack Hadjar turned around a poor practice weekend to qualify third and finish sixth, earning 8.5/10 despite Red Bull throttle-mapping problems and moving aside for teammate Verstappen.
Why it matters: Antonelli now has nine wins and a concrete route to a record: finishing ninth or higher at Mexico City next weekend would make him, at 20, Formula 1’s youngest world champion. His 10/10 Texas performance therefore carries a title consequence beyond simply extending his winning streak.
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