# Motorsport: Italian Kimi Antonelli is closer to clinching his maiden Formula One Drivers’ Championship title after converting pole position into victory in the United States Grand Prix. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished second and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in third. The Mercedes driver’s nearest rivals, Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton took fourth and teammate George Russell eighth to stay in mathematical contention. Antonelli, who will clinch the title in Mexico City on Sunday if he finishes in the top nine, says this was the result he needed:
Motorsport: Antonelli on brink of maiden F1 world title after victory in US [SOUND]
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