'It would be a dream'
Formula 1 • • sports
Key Points:
- Kimi Antonelli aims to secure his maiden Formula 1 title at the United States Grand Prix, describing the achievement as a "dream" but acknowledging the need for a "perfect weekend" to win.
- The Mercedes driver has had a remarkable sophomore season with eight wins and six podiums from 17 races, positioning him just short of the championship.
- To clinch the title, Antonelli must win the race while his closest rival and teammate George Russell finishes ninth or lower, alongside lower placements from Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
- If successful, Antonelli would become the youngest driver to win a maiden F1 title at age 20, surpassing Sebastian Vettel's 2010 record.
- Hamilton praised Antonelli's performance this season, and Antonelli expressed his determination to keep pushing and enjoy the potential historic achievement only after securing the championship.
