Kimi Antonelli can clinch the Formula 1 title at the Mexico City Grand Prix: finishing ninth or higher guarantees the 20-year-old the championship. Lewis Hamilton and George Russell start on the front row and are the only drivers who can prevent him from becoming the sport’s youngest-ever world champion.

By the Numbers
  • Antonelli starts fourth and needs a top-nine finish to clinch the title.
  • Hamilton starts on pole; it’s his first pole for Ferrari and his first since the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix.
  • Verstappen starts fifth after a one-place penalty.
  • Lawson starts from the pit lane after a qualifying disqualification and team changes to his car.
  • Bottas starts at the back after a 50-place grid penalty.
  • The race begins at 2 p.m. local time, with live coverage starting at 1 p.m.
Yes, But

Antonelli controls his own title fate, but Hamilton and Russell start ahead of him and are the only remaining championship challengers. If neither Briton wins, the title goes to Antonelli.

Bottom Line

Antonelli is one top-nine finish away from making history, while Hamilton and Russell must win to keep the championship from slipping away.