F1 Leader Kimi Antonelli Has Viral Illness Ahead of Mexico City Grand Prix
Mercedes expects the championship leader back for Friday practice, but his illness leaves his full fitness for the race unconfirmed.
- 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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Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli could be world champion at the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix, but he is currently hampered by illness.
Historic F1 title within reach, Kimi Antonelli falls ill ahead of Mexico GP
Kimi Antonelli missed Thursday's mandatory media duties before the Mexico City Grand Prix while recovering from a viral illness. The Mercedes driver needs at least a ninth place on Sunday to become Formula One's youngest world champion ever.
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The Formula 1 season is still a long month and a half away, but as for the question of the champion, it could be over this weekend. Kimi Antonelli can clinch a historic title in Mexico, for which he only needs to score two points in Sunday's race. But first, the Italian, who is suffering from a virus, has free practice and qualifying ahead. The first two practice sessions will be available today. We start on Kanal A and VOYO at 19:25.
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