5 Winners and 5 Losers from Austin

Kimi Antonelli moved to the brink of his first world title with a superb drive in the United States Grand Prix. But as the Italian champion elect celebrated a commanding victory in Austin, others didn’t have much to write home about. Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers at the Circuit of The Americas.

Winner: Kimi Antonelli

Mercedes didn’t look like they had a car to challenge for pole position or the race victory based on Friday practice, as the Silver Arrows battled to understand their upgraded 2026-spec car – so it was all the more impressive when Antonelli delivered a stunning lap in Qualifying to claim P1.