Antonelli on verge of F1 title as Mexico City GP practice begins
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 30 Oct, 19:57 · Archive
Kimi Antonelli needs a top-nine finish at Mexico City to become the youngest-ever Formula One world champion.
Kimi Antonelli heads to Mexico City with one hand on the Formula One world championship. The Mercedes driver has a 123-point lead over George Russell in second place and leads Lewis Hamilton by 124 points. Only a top-nine finish is required for Antonelli to become the youngest-ever drivers' champion, with four races still to play.
Antonelli has dominated the season, winning half of the 18 races held so far. He came close to clinching the title at the previous race in Austin, Texas, where he secured a comfortable victory, but Russell finished eighth to delay the celebrations. Now Antonelli needs only to finish ahead of tenth place, or secure any points finish, as long as neither Russell nor Hamilton wins the race.
In first practice at the Mexico City circuit, Charles Leclerc set the quickest time for Ferrari, finishing 0.659 seconds ahead of Antonelli. The high-altitude venue suits Ferrari's small turbo engine. Ten rookies participated in the session across various teams, with Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti the quickest of the newcomers in third place.
How it is being reported
- Leclerc fastest in Mexico City Grand Prix first practiceFerrari's Charles Leclerc goes fastest in the first practice session of the Mexico City Grand Prix.BBC News · 30 Oct, 19:43
- Formula One permutations: How Kimi Antonelli can seal historic title in Mexico this weekendItalian has 123-point advantage to George RussellEvening Standard · 30 Oct, 19:35
- Leclerc dominates Mexico City GP first practiceFerrari's Charles Leclerc was fastest from champion-elect Kimi Antonelli in first practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.Sky Sports · 30 Oct, 19:30
- Mexico City GP: Antonelli fastest in first practice as 10 rookies look to impress LIVE!Sky Sports · 30 Oct, 17:50
In this story: Kimi Antonelli · George Russell · Lewis Hamilton · Charles Leclerc · Mercedes · Ferrari · Mexico City
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