Austin Grand Prix race week brings title permutations and upgrade battles

The United States Grand Prix preview puts Kimi Antonelli’s outside chance to clinch the title, Max Verstappen’s recent winning run and teams’ upgrades in focus. Mercedes figures estimate Antonelli’s title-clinching chance at roughly one in 25; its updated aero package will run on both cars, though gains have not been consistently realized. Red Bull needs an eight-point swing to pass McLaren, with the outcome dependent on race results still to come.