On a base salary of $2m, Kimi Antonelli stands to collect a combined bonus of $11m (€10m) from Mercedes if he wins the F1 title. Victory in Austin has left the Italian driver 123 points clear of team-mate George Russell. Even ninth place at the Mexico City Grand Prix will be enough to seal the championship officially.
A record is within touching distance as well. Crowned at 20 years and 68 days, Antonelli would beat Sebastian Vettel's 2010 record as the sport's youngest champion by three years and 66 days.
