Kimi Antonelli Wins 2026 United States Grand Prix Ahead of Leclerc and Verstappen

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas on 25 October, finishing 13.078 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen completed the podium in third.

From pole position to victory

Antonelli started from pole and controlled the 56-lap race with a one-stop strategy. He took his ninth Grand Prix victory of the season, strengthening his position in the drivers’ championship.

Top five finishers

Antonelli led Leclerc and Verstappen, followed by Lewis Hamilton in fourth and Lando Norris in fifth. Antonelli did not clinch the world championship in Austin; the title battle continues at the next round in Mexico City.

Sources: Formula 1 official race results and FIA race report.