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Antonelli takes US pole on weekend he can win title

Antonelli takes US pole on weekend he can win title
BBC Sport Saturday 24 October 2026, 22:15 UTC 1 min read
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Kimi Antonelli secures pole position for the United States Grand Prix on the weekend on which he can potentially clinch his first world title.

Kimi Antonelli secures pole position for the United States Grand Prix on the weekend on which he can potentially clinch his first world title.
Antonelli (PERSON) US (LOCATION) Kimi Antonelli (PERSON) the United States Grand Prix (LOCATION)
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