US Grand Prix and F1 championship battle in Austin

Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton lead Ferrari and Red Bull in Austin practice and qualifying as the title race tightens.

3 stories450 sourcesUpdated Oct 27, 2026

In this storyline:Andrea Kimi Antonelli Scuderia Ferrari Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen Circuit of the Americas Sophie Cunningham United States Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton

US Grand Prix and F1 championship battle in Austin — Photo: Steffen Prößdorf / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Oct 26, 2026
Kimi Antonelli took pole for the United States Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen.
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Oct 26, 2026
Lewis Hamilton led final practice for the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, putting Ferrari ahead of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull.
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Oct 27, 2026
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham waved the checkered flag as Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 U.S. Grand Prix in Austin.
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Antonelli Nears F1 Title With Austin Win

Kimi Antonelli took pole for the United States Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen, with Isack Hadjar third, strengthening the championship leader’s position. Antonelli could clinch the title in Austin if key results go his way, while a Verstappen victory would keep the championship fight alive.

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Hamilton Leads Ferrari 1-2 in Austin Practice

Lewis Hamilton led final practice for the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, putting Ferrari ahead of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull before qualifying. Charles Leclerc was third after track-limit violations erased his fastest lap, a recurring issue that also affected other drivers.

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Cunningham waves flag at US Grand Prix

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham waved the checkered flag as Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, drawing surprise and mixed reactions from fans. The appearance came as Cunningham enters WNBA free agency after Indiana’s playoff elimination.

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