Antonelli Has a Shot at F1 Glory in Mexico City

Kimi Antonelli fell short of clinching the Formula 1 world championship when the title first came within mathematical reach. The Italian could not get the job done at that race, but the door is still open, and the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday gives him a direct route to a place in the history books.

A title win in Mexico would be a landmark moment for Antonelli and for Italian motorsport. It would also settle a championship fight that has been building toward a decisive finish, leaving no need to wait for another round to find out who has won it.

The task is simple to describe and hard to carry out. Antonelli needs to convert his position into a result on Sunday that keeps the trophy within reach, with rivals and fans watching every lap. Whatever happens, the weekend offers a clear answer to the question that has hung over the season: whether the title will be decided in Mexico City.