Kimi Antonelli smiling in an official news conference at the United States Grand PrixImage source, PA Media
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Kimi Antonelli has won eight races so far this season

ByAndrew BensonF1 Correspondent in Austin

Kimi Antonelli says he intends to "just have fun" at the United States Grand Prix as he stands on the brink of the Formula 1 World Championship.

This weekend's race in Austin, Texas, is the first time this year the Mercedes driver is mathematically capable of tying up the title.

Antonelli needs to win the race with his team-mate George Russell finishing lower than eighth and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton below fourth.