Antonelli brushes the title with his hands after winning in Austin

Kimi Antonelli won the race in Austin but must wait for the Formula 1 championship, likely until Mexico. Despite starting from fifth, he secured victory, while rivals Hamilton and Russell struggled. Antonelli's win puts him in a strong position for the championship, needing only a top-nine finish in Mexico. Leclerc and Verstappen finished second and third, respectively, with both acknowledging Antonelli's strong performance. Spanish drivers Alonso and Sainz faced difficulties, finishing 16th and 18th after starting from 12th and 16th positions.