What happened: Antonelli started first on the grid at Circuit of the Americas and held the top spot to the finish. Charles Leclerc climbed from fourth on the starting grid to place second, while Max Verstappen slipped from second at the start to third.

Why it matters: Antonelli delivered a pole-to-flag victory in Texas while George Russell finished eighth. Verstappen noted afterward that his pace and consistency fell short of expectations despite securing a podium finish.

What to watch: Teams evaluate telemetry and race pace from Austin ahead of the next round on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar.