Antonelli stands on brink of history in Austin
Summary
Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the United States Grand Prix and can clinch the Formula 1 title on Sunday if he wins, while George Russell finishes below eighth and Lewis Hamilton below fourth. At 20 years and 61 days old, Antonelli would become the youngest F1 champion, surpassing Sebastian Vettel’s record by more than three years.Key Facts
- Antonelli beat Max Verstappen to pole by 0.179 seconds at Circuit of the Americas.
- Antonelli has won eight of the 17 races held so far this season.
- He leads Russell by 102 points and Hamilton by 111 points.
- Russell starts the race sixth, while Hamilton starts fifth.
- Antonelli said he is enjoying the weekend and spending time with friends to relax.
- Max Verstappen said Antonelli could secure the title at a later race if he does not win it in Austin.
- The article identifies Alberto Ascari, who won in 1953, as the last Italian F1 world champion.
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