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2026 Formula 1 World Championship
Mexico City Grand Prix
Round 19
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
Mexico City, Mexico
Sunday, 1 November 2026
Kimi Antonelli arrives at the Mexico City Grand Prix needing just two more points to seal his maiden Drivers' World Championship.
Most Recent Race
The Mercedes phenom dominated the 2026 United States Grand Prix at COTA to claim his ninth victory of the season.
Starting from pole, Antonelli managed a flawless one-stop strategy to cross the line 13 seconds clear of the field.
Formula One Ambitions
Sitting comfortably atop the Drivers' standings on 365 points, Antonelli holds a massive 123-point lead over team-mate George Russell (242).
Lewis Hamilton follows in third on 241 points, with Max Verstappen (236) and Charles Leclerc (233) now mathematically eliminated from title contention.
A ninth-place finish or better on Sunday will make him the youngest World Champion in Formula One history.
Why Antonelli Could Win in Mexico
Antonelli arrives in Mexico full of confidence after winning in COTA, bringing his season total to nine wins and 15 podiums.
The Mercedes car performs exceptionally well at high altitudes, giving him a real speed advantage on Mexico City's long straights.
Quotes
"We're very close but we'll try to finish on a high, and hopefully we can clinch it very soon. I'm very excited," Antonelli said ahead of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.
"I would love to clinch the title in style with a great result. That's the mindset from now until the end of the season. I'm just going to try to enjoy every moment because they're moments that will always be remembered."
2025 Mexico City Grand Prix Results
Winner: Lando Norris – McLaren
Runner-Up: Charles Leclerc – Ferrari
Third-Place: Max Verstappen – Red Bull Racing
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