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Antonelli Takes Surprise Pole in Austin
25 Oct
Summary
- Antonelli secured pole position at the United States Grand Prix.
- Mercedes' recent Malaysia upgrade contributed to the improved performance.
- Antonelli has a chance to clinch the championship at this race.
Kimi Antonelli secured a surprising pole position for the United States Grand Prix, outpacing Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. This achievement is seen as a direct benefit from Mercedes' recent Malaysia upgrade, a package that has proven faster but difficult to optimize.
The team has been diligently working to fine-tune the W17 car's setup. A new front wing, previously tested in Singapore, was introduced in Austin to further enhance the package's performance.
Antonelli expressed his happiness, highlighting the team's extensive efforts and his personal satisfaction at avoiding track limit penalties, which simplified his qualifying runs.
The 20-year-old Italian now has a chance to win the championship on Sunday. His victory, combined with specific outcomes for teammates George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, could see him crowned champion in Texas.
