Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has moved closer to securing the Formula One world championship after qualifying in first place for the upcoming race in Austin, Texas. Having recovered from a difficult debut practice session at Monza two years ago, the young driver now has a significant opportunity to become the youngest champion in the sport's history. During Saturday's qualifying, Antonelli outperformed Red Bull's Max Verstappen by nearly two-tenths of a second, while Isack Hadjar, Charles Leclerc, and Lewis Hamilton rounded out the top five. Although five other competitors remain mathematically in contention for the title, Antonelli holds a strong advantage with six standard grand prix weekends left on the calendar. With a maximum of 150 points still available, the championship race remains active, though the Mercedes driver is currently in a favorable position to clinch the trophy this weekend.
Source : The National
Photo : The National
