Kimi Antonelli caught off guard by major F1 title news after Singapore GP
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Key Points:
- Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes secured third place at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, finishing behind winner Max Verstappen and runner-up Charles Leclerc, reinforcing his championship lead.
- Despite facing significant braking issues at the start, Antonelli capitalized on a battle between Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton to claim a crucial podium position.
- Former world champion Jenson Button revealed in post-race interviews that Antonelli has a mathematical chance to clinch the World Drivers' Championship at the next race in Austin, Texas.
- Antonelli expressed surprise at the possibility of clinching the title next race but emphasized his focus on performing well and finishing the job without getting ahead of himself.
