Antonelli must postpone title celebration despite victory in Austin, Verstappen third

Antonelli secured a potential championship win despite Hamilton and Russell finishing higher than expected. Verstappen faced challenges with his car and radio issues, ultimately finishing fifth. Antonelli's strategy and performance put him in a strong position for the title in Mexico, needing only a ninth-place finish regardless of competitors' results. The race featured strategic battles, with Verstappen unable to maintain pace and losing positions to Leclerc and Hamilton. Antonelli's lead remains unassailable, needing just two points in the final races to become the youngest F1 champion.