Kimi Antonelli wearing a Mercedes cap after taking pole position for the United States Grand PrixImage source, Getty Images
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Kimi Antonelli is aiming to become the first Italian F1 world champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953

ByAndrew BensonF1 Correspondent in Austin

Kimi Antonelli stands on the brink of history at the United States Grand Prix, where he can become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history on Sunday, but far from feeling the pressure he says he is enjoying himself more than usual.

It certainly looked like it on Saturday at the Circuit of the Americas as he took a surprise pole position by 0.179 seconds from Red Bull's Max Verstappen.