'It would be a dream' – Antonelli targets 'perfect weekend' in Austin to claim maiden F1 title – Formula 1

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Kimi Antonelli admits that claiming his maiden Formula 1 title this weekend in the United States Grand Prix "would be a dream", but that he will need a "perfect weekend" in order to achieve the feat. Kimi Antonelli stands on the cusp of history ahead of the United States Grand Prix this weekend – but he's not getting ahead of himself. The Mercedes driver stands on the cusp of the title in Austin after a stunning sophomore season, which has so far produced eight wins and a further six podiums across 17 Grands Prix.

Antonelli will need to take victory in Sunday's Grand Prix and hope that team mate and nearest rival George Russell finishes no higher than ninth, while the likes of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen would also need to finish down the order. "It's crazy if you think about it, but that's why I won't think about it," said Antonelli on Thursday's media day when asked how he was approaching the weekend. "For me [it] needs to