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Antonelli on US GP pole as Ferrari challenge falls apart

Kimi Antonelli beat Max Verstappen to US GP pole as practice pacesetter Ferrari's challenge crumbled…

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Originally reported by The Race
Antonelli on US GP pole as Ferrari challenge falls apart
Photo: The Race

US GP: What Happened

The Race reported on Saturday, October 24, 2026 in a story involving US GP, Kimi Antonelli, Ferrari. Here is how the report opens:

Kimi Antonelli beat Max Verstappen to US GP pole as practice pacesetter Ferrari's challenge crumbled…

— The Race
Antonelli on US GP pole as Ferrari challenge falls apart, photo 2 of 3
Antonelli on US GP pole as Ferrari challenge falls apart, photo 3 of 3

Photos: The Race

It is one of many Formula 1 stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Kimi Antonelli and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Antonelli on US GP pole as Ferrari challenge falls apart
  • Who’s involved: US GP, Kimi Antonelli, Ferrari and Max Verstappen
  • League: Formula 1
  • First reported: Saturday, October 24, 2026 by The Race
  • Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: The Race and BBC Sport

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

The same F1 story, as reported by another outlet:

Background: Kimi Antonelli

Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Italian: [anˈdrɛːa ˈkiːmi antoˈnɛlli]; born 25 August 2006) is an Italian racing driver who competes in Formula One for Mercedes. Antonelli has won nine Formula One Grands Prix since his debut in 2025.

Born and raised in Bologna, Antonelli is the son of sportscar racing driver Marco Antonelli. After a successful karting career—culminating in back-to-back victories at the senior European Championship in 2020 and 2021—Antonelli graduated to junior formulae.

Text from Wikipedia’s Kimi Antonelli article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for US GP

For fans following US GP, the next things to watch are the race results, qualifying, driver standings and constructors’ championship. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with US GP?

Kimi Antonelli beat Max Verstappen to US GP pole as practice pacesetter Ferrari's challenge crumbled… The Race reported the story on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Who reported this F1 story?

The Race first reported it on Saturday, October 24, 2026. BBC Sport also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Formula 1 news.

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