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Live: Antonelli on the cusp of history as F1 races in Mexico City

Live: Antonelli on the cusp of history as F1 races in Mexico City

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli could be crowned Formula 1 drivers' champion this morning, with the young Italian just needing to finish ninth to seal a historic title.

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli could be crowned Formula 1 drivers' champion this morning, with the young Italian just needing to finish ninth to seal a historic title.

He starts the Mexico City Grand Prix from fourth, while Australian Oscar Piastri is 12th on the grid.

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Italian Kimi Antonelli has his second chance to seal the Formula 1 drivers' championship.

He enters this morning's race with a 123-point lead over teammate George Russell, and a 124-point lead over Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.

There are a maximum of 125 points that can still be won in this year's championship — so Kimi is all but there.

Antonelli will be champion if he ends this morning's Mexico City Grand Prix with a lead of 100 points, or more.

In simple terms, this is how that will happen:

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Can Kimi Antonelli seal the Formula 1 drivers' championship and create history has its youngest ever champion?

He just needs to finish ninth to secure the title.

Lewis Hamilton is on pole for this morning's Mexico City Grand Prix, while Antonelli starts fourth.

Australian Oscar Piastri is 12th for McLaren.

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