F1 Leader Kimi Antonelli Has Viral Illness Ahead of Mexico City Grand Prix
Mercedes said the championship leader is expected back for Friday practice after skipping mandatory media duties as a precaution.
- On Thursday, championship leader Kimi Antonelli and Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas missed media day at the Mexico City Grand Prix due to illness, with both teams citing precautionary measures.
- The 20-year-old Italian Antonelli is on the verge of securing his maiden Formula One world championship, needing only a top-nine finish in Sunday's race to hold off Mercedes teammate George Russell with 125 points remaining.
- Mercedes described Antonelli's condition as a "viral illness," stating "We expect him to be back tomorrow" for practice, while Cadillac reported that Bottas was "unwell" and required a day of rest.
- Bottas faces uncertainty regarding his Cadillac position for the 2027 season; the team confirmed teammate Sergio Perez will remain until 2029 but provided no updates on the Finn's status.
- Both drivers are anticipated to return to the paddock for Friday's practice sessions at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, with Mercedes and Cadillac continuing to monitor recovery progress.
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Antonelli could become the youngest champion in Formula 1 history
Mexico City – The upcoming World Cup fight seems to beat him to health. Kimi Antonelli (20) has to rest before the Grand Prix of Mexico.
Channel News Asia
PressNewsAgencyAntonelli reports sick ahead of momentous Mexico weekend
MEXICO CITY, Oct 29 : Kimi Antonelli was excused media duties on Thursday with the Mercedes driver feeling unwell ahead of a Mexico City Grand Prix weekend that is set to make him Formula One's youngest champion. The team said the 20-year-old Italian was recovering from a viral illness and "feeling under
Affected by a virus, driver Kimi Antonelli was exempted from his obligations to the press on Thursday. Italian should however participate in free training before a weekend decisive for his world title, at Mexico's Grand Formula 1 Award.
He misses media day, as Mercedes has announced, but "he'll be back tomorrow."
The Toronto Star
F1 leader Kimi Antonelli has viral illness ahead of Mexico City Grand Prix
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Kimi Antonelli, who could become the youngest Formula 1 champion in history this weekend, has a viral illness and will miss Thursday’s media obligations at the
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