Race date: October 25, 2026. Results and sources checked: October 27, 2026.
Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin on October 25. Charles Leclerc finished second, with Max Verstappen third. The Mercedes driver completed 56 laps in 1:35:16.650, finishing 13.078 seconds ahead of Leclerc. Official race classification
US Grand Prix 2026 results: top 10
| Position | Driver | Team | Time / gap | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:35:16.650 | 25 |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +13.078s | 18 |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | +17.485s | 15 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +18.515s | 12 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +30.521s | 10 |
| 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | +34.373s | 8 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +52.674s | 6 |
| 8 | George Russell | Mercedes | +54.303s | 4 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +79.183s | 2 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +87.516s | 1 |
Source: Formula 1 results. Gaps are measured against the winner; this table covers the points finishers.
How Antonelli won in Austin
Antonelli made a strong start from pole and built his race around a medium-to-hard one-stop strategy. Several rivals made two stops, leaving tyre management at the centre of the contest. Formula 1 race report
Leclerc won the late fight for second
Leclerc passed Norris and then Verstappen in the closing stages. Hamilton also moved ahead of Norris, giving Ferrari second and fourth. Norris finished fifth after struggling with ageing tyres. A late Virtual Safety Car, triggered by Bottas stopping his Cadillac, did not overturn Antonelli’s advantage. Race recap and highlights
For a replay, watch the contrast between the leader’s tyre conservation and the late podium battle. It is a useful way to follow the strategic story beyond the finishing order.
Did Antonelli win the F1 championship at the US GP?
No. Antonelli left Austin with 365 points and a 123-point advantage over George Russell, but the championship remained undecided. His victory was his ninth Grand Prix win of the season. These figures describe the position after the US GP, rather than a continuously updated standings table. For the next round, read our Antonelli title scenarios for Mexico City. Formula 1 championship update, October 25
What race comes after the 2026 United States Grand Prix?
The next event is the Mexico City Grand Prix, scheduled for October 30–November 1. That shifts the title story from Austin to Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. See our Mexico City Grand Prix schedule and fan guide for the next weekend. Official next-race information
Where was the race held?
The United States Grand Prix took place at Circuit of the Americas, commonly called COTA, in Austin, Texas. The circuit measures 5.513 kilometres and the Grand Prix runs over 56 laps. Official COTA race hub
Fan-style picks after the Austin race weekend
Carry the colours of your favourite driver into the next watch party or race weekend. These picks connect with Antonelli, Leclerc, Verstappen and Hamilton, the top four finishers in Austin.
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Product images: Kozmozracing catalog. These are fan-style suggestions; the race recap does not imply endorsement by a driver or team.
Keep following your favourite drivers
Explore Kozmozracing’s Kimi Antonelli page and Charles Leclerc page for driver profiles and fan-style inspiration between race weekends.
Editorial note: This recap compiles published Formula 1 results and reporting. Kozmozracing did not report from the circuit.
Sources and image credits
Race results and championship context were checked on October 27, 2026. Archive photographs are dated in their captions.
- Formula 1: official 2026 United States GP classification
- Formula 1: Austin race report, strategy and next event
- Formula 1: Antonelli championship update after Austin
- Photo: Kimi Antonelli, Chinese GP victory celebration, Liauzh (CC BY 4.0)
- Photo: Charles Leclerc, Singapore GP FP2 2025, Liauzh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cover illustration: created for Kozmozracing with AI. Product images: Kozmozracing catalog, with each image linked to its product page.
