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Antonelli one win from title after Verstappen wins Singapore F1 GP

Italian leads teammate Russell by 102 pointsVerstappen led race from start to finishKimi Antonelli said he can finally dare to dream about winning his first Formula One world championship after he finished in third place at the Singapore grand prix…

By Giles Richards · The Guardian

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:41 PM

Key Things to Know

Kimi Antonelli admitted his childhood dream of winning the F1 championship is near following his Singapore GP podium.
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix after leading from start to finish at Marina Bay.
Antonelli can secure the world title at the next race in Austin if results go his way.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Kimi Antonelli acknowledged he is closing in on the Formula One world championship after finishing third at the Singapore Grand Prix. Max Verstappen secured victory with a dominant drive at Marina Bay, but Antonelli's podium finish puts the 20-year-old Mercedes driver within reach of claiming the world title at the upcoming United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.

Antonelli holds a 102-point lead over teammate George Russell and an 111-point advantage over Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton with six rounds remaining. Meanwhile, Hamilton apologized to Ferrari after opting against a pit stop under the virtual safety car, which dropped him to sixth place on worn tires.

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Antonelli one win from title after Verstappen wins Singapore F1 GP

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