Kimi Antonelli stands on the brink of securing the 2026 Formula 1 championship heading into the Mexican Grand Prix, with only a disastrous race weekend combined with a George Russell victory capable of delaying the Italian's coronation.
Antonelli arrives in Mexico City after claiming victory at the Chinese Grand Prix earlier in the season, a result that significantly bolstered his championship lead. The Mercedes driver has dominated much of the campaign, putting him in position to clinch the title with races to spare.
For Russell to keep the championship alive, the British driver would need to win in Mexico while hoping for a catastrophic points haul for Antonelli. The mathematical permutations leave Antonelli as overwhelming favorite to become the sport's newest world champion this weekend.
