Live: Piastri ordered by McLaren to let teammate pass, Antonelli bids to win title

Italian Kimi Antonelli has his first chance to seal the Formula 1 drivers' championship, needing a win and other results to go his way.

Antonelli enters this morning's race in Austin, Texas, with a 102-point lead over George Russell, and an 111-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton.

If Antonelli ends this morning's grand prix with a lead of 125 points, he will become the youngest F1 world champion ever.

Follow all the action of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix on the live blog below.

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What time does the F1 US Grand Prix begin?

By Michael Doyle

Here is when the F1 United States Grand Prix begins in your state or territory.

• 7am AEDT: NSW, Victoria, ACT, Tasmania
• 6:30am: ACDT: South Australia
• 6am AEST: Queensland
• 5:30am ACST: Northern Territory
• 4am AWST: Western Australia

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Mon 26 Oct 2026 at 5:59amMon 26 Oct 2026 at 5:59am

Welcome to the ABC Sport F1 blog

By Michael Doyle

Howdy — good morning, Australia.

Welcome back to ABC Sport's live digital coverage of the 2026 Formula 1 championship season.

We are in Texas for the United States Grand Prix, and this morning's race has the potential to be historic.

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has the chance to seal the drivers' championship with a win, and a few other results.

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