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F1·ANALYSIS·October 27, 2026 01:53 PM ET

Kimi Antonelli wins United States Grand Prix from pole at Circuit of the Americas

Leclerc finishes second ahead of Verstappen in Austin.

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What happened: Kimi Antonelli converted pole position into victory at the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Charles Leclerc advanced from fourth on the starting grid to finish second, while Max Verstappen moved from second at the start to third at the checkered flag.

Why it matters: Lewis Hamilton gained one position from fifth on the grid to place fourth ahead of Lando Norris. Isack Hadjar dropped from third in qualifying to sixth, followed by Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Liam Lawson, and Pierre Gasly in the remaining points positions.

By the numbers: United States Grand Prix top 10 finishers: 1. Kimi Antonelli (grid P1), 2. Charles Leclerc (grid P4), 3. Max Verstappen (grid P2), 4. Lewis Hamilton (grid P5), 5. Lando Norris, 6. Isack Hadjar (grid P3), 7. Oscar Piastri, 8. George Russell, 9. Liam Lawson, 10. Pierre Gasly.

What to watch: Formula 1 teams depart Austin as the 2026 regular season continues into the upcoming autumn rounds.

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