A Formula 1 journalist believes it would take a perfect storm for Kimi Antonelli to secure his first Championship win. 

The 20 year old Mercedes racer holds a 102 point lead over teammate George Russell heading into this weekend's US Grand Prix in Austin. 

If he successful, he'd become the sport's youngest World Champion. 

Chris Medland told Mike Hosking even if Antonelli does win the race, he'd need Russell to finish no higher than ninth, and Lewis Hamilton to finish no higher than fifth to secure the title. 

He says the racer needs a lot of things to go his way, so it's more likely to happen next weekend in Mexico, or the week after in Brazil.  

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A Formula 1 journalist believes it would take a perfect storm for Kimi Antonelli to secure his first Championship win.&nbsp;
The 20 year old Mercedes racer holds a 102 point lead over teammate George Russell heading into this weekend's US Grand Prix in Austin.&nbsp;
If he successful, he'd become the sport's youngest World Champion.&nbsp;
Chris Medland told Mike Hosking even if Antonelli does win the race, he'd need Russell to finish no higher than ninth, and Lewis Hamilton to finish no higher than fifth to secure the title.&nbsp;
He says the racer needs a lot of things to go his way, so it's more likely to happen next weekend in Mexico, or the week after in Brazil. &nbsp;
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Chris Medland: F1 Journalist previews the US Grand Prix in Austin, Liam Lawson

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