# Kimi Antonelli clinches F1 title with bold move

> Kimi Antonelli clinches F1 title with bold move on Charles Leclerc.
- Title: Kimi Antonelli clinches F1 title with bold move · Motorsport
- Summary: Kimi Antonelli clinches F1 title with bold move on Charles Leclerc. Kimi Antonelli won F1 title by overtaking Charles Leclerc in Mexico City Grand Prix…
- Keywords: kimi antonelli, mercedes, charles leclerc, mexico city grand prix, title win, oil leak, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/kimi-antonelli-reveals-the-dark-2025-slump-that-built-a-champion-i-questioned-myself-over-and-over/10871786
- Author: Rahaan Mazumder
- Published: 2026-11-05T23:28:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kimi antonelli, mercedes, f1, charles leclerc, mexico city grand prix, title win, oil leak, sports, cars
## Kimi Antonelli's title-winning move
Kimi Antonelli clinched F1 title with a late-braking lunge on Charles Leclerc into Turn 1 at Mexico City Grand Prix.

> Couldn't you have just stayed behind?
## Team reaction to risky move
Mercedes team members questioned why Antonelli took the risk with championship already within touching distance.

> Some of them, they were like, 'Couldn't you have just stayed behind?'
## Antonelli's podium ambition
Antonelli wanted to clinch title with good race, not just finish ninth.

> I wanted to finish on the podium. I wanted to clinch the title with a good race.
## Race strategy and outcome
Antonelli ran offset strategy, finished third after red flag reset with fresh tyres.

> I really believe that after the pitstop we could have even fought for maybe a win
## Oil leak incident
Mercedes revealed Antonelli nearly retired with oil leak in closing laps.

> Mercedes has since revealed that antonelli was close to retiring with an oil leak
## Rookie struggles and growth
Antonelli faced difficult rookie season in 2025 before winning title with four races to spare.

> Looking back, i'm very glad that i went through all that difficult moments
## Key takeaway

Kimi Antonelli won F1 title by overtaking Charles Leclerc in Mexico City Grand Prix despite oil leak risk.