# Kimi Antonelli Wins Austin Pole

> Kimi Antonelli secures first pole since July with Mercedes after tricky upgrades.
- Title: Kimi Antonelli Wins Austin Pole · Motorsport | Shortify
- Summary: Kimi Antonelli secures first pole since July with Mercedes after tricky upgrades. Kimi Antonelli achieved his first pole position since July at Austin with…
- Keywords: kimi antonelli, mercedes, ferrari, red bull racing, max verstappen, isack hadjar, austin grand prix, formula 1, united states gp, circuit of the americas, w17, sports
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/kimi-antonelli-delivers-austin-surprise-pole-in-tricky-mercedes-finally-were-seeing-the-results/10868069
- Author: Filip Cleeren
- Published: 2026-10-25T00:09:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kimi antonelli, mercedes, ferrari, red bull racing, max verstappen, isack hadjar, austin grand prix, formula 1, united states gp, circuit of the americas, w17, sports
## Kimi Antonelli's Pole Position
Kimi Antonelli secured his first pole position since July at the United States Grand Prix.

> Finally we're seeing the results
## Mercedes Upgrade Challenges
Mercedes' W17 car is faster but more difficult to set up after Malaysia upgrades.
## Qualifying Conditions
Gusty conditions worsened during Q3, making pole position a pivotal achievement.
## Red Bull's Challenge
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar narrowly missed pole position in qualifying.
## Antonelli's Confidence
Antonelli avoided track limits, easing Mercedes' setup challenges during qualifying.
## Race Opportunity
Antonelli has a chance to win the championship if he wins and George Russell finishes ninth or lower.
## Key takeaway

Kimi Antonelli achieved his first pole position since July at Austin with Mercedes after overcoming setup challenges.