Clinching maiden F1 title 'would be a dream' – Antonelli

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has admitted that claiming his maiden Formula 1 title this weekend at the United States Grand Prix would be a dream, though he insists it requires a perfect weekend and a combination of favorable results. Antonelli leads the championship in his stellar sophomore season after securing eight wins and six podiums from 17 races, putting him in a position to potentially break Sebastian Vettel's record as the youngest ever F1 champion. To seal the title in Austin, Antonelli must win Sunday's race while hoping team mate George Russell finishes no higher than ninth, alongside poor finishes from rivals such as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Despite the historic milestone within reach, the young Italian is maintaining his usual race-by-race mindset, emphasizing fun and focus as advised by his race engineer, while receiving high praise from Hamilton for his remarkable campaign.