Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured a dramatic victory at the 2026 Formula One United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on October 25, 2026. According to race reports, Antonelli was visibly emotional, described as crying while driving blind on the final lap of the race.
The Italian rookie's win marks a significant milestone in his debut season with the Mercedes team. The race at the 5.513-kilometer circuit featured 56 laps around the challenging Texas venue, which has hosted Formula One since 2012.
Photographs from the event captured by IMAGN Images via Reuters photographer Michael Johnson show Antonelli in action during the Grand Prix. The victory adds to Mercedes' competitive showing in the 2026 championship season.
