Antonelli could wrap the title in Austin, but the math is tight. The Italian needs victory plus help: Russell no higher than ninth, Hamilton no higher than fifth. It's his second F1 season. More immediate: Verstappen and Red Bull have won the last two rounds and arrive as the form team, a development swing that's reshaped the front late in the year. McLaren counters with fresh upgrades in Austin; Mercedes is still sorting the package it brought to Malaysia. On the American front, Haas locked in F2 points leader Rafael Camara on a multi-year deal to partner Ollie Bearman in 2027, passing on Fornaroli, Hirakawa and Doohan. The Brazilian impressed in TPC testing at Portimao and gives Haas another young driver bet. COTA delivers one of the biggest crowds of the season. If Antonelli doesn't seal it Sunday, the championship rolls on to Mexico City.
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