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When is the earliest Antonelli could win the title?

As Kimi Antonelli continues to lead the standings, F1.com looks at the permutations for when the Mercedes driver could mathematically win the World Championship.

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 3:17 PM
When is the earliest Antonelli could win the title?
Key Things to Know
  • Kimi Antonelli could mathematically secure the 2026 World Championship as early as Round 17 in Singapore.
  • Antonelli leads the drivers' championship with 292 points, sitting 81 points ahead of teammate George Russell.
  • To win the title in Singapore, Antonelli must win the next three rounds while Russell fails to score.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli could mathematically secure his maiden Formula 1 World Championship as early as Round 17 in Singapore. Following his win at the Spanish Grand Prix, Antonelli holds 292 points and leads teammate George Russell by 81 points, while Lewis Hamilton sits in third, 101 points behind.

To clinch the crown in Singapore, Antonelli must win the Azerbaijan and Bahrain Grands Prix, as well as the Sprint and Grand Prix in Singapore, while Russell fails to score across those rounds. Eight other drivers remain mathematically eligible, with a maximum of 233 points available over the final nine races.

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