F1 Leader Kimi Antonelli Has Viral Illness Ahead of Mexico City Grand Prix
Mercedes said Antonelli is recovering from a viral illness and expects him back for Friday practice, with a top-nine finish enough to clinch the title.
- 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 struck with illness ahead of race
The biggest weekend in Kimi Antonelli’s motor racing life so far began in silence on Thursday when he was excused from media duties at the Mexico City Grand Prix due to a viral illness.Instead of attending news conferences and talking to reporters at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, the 20-year-old
Kimi is not feeling well today. The message sent by Mercedes on Thursday immediately triggered the alarm. Kimi Antonelli in the Mexican GP has the great opportunity to become the new Formula 1 World Champion, the first Italian driver to succeed after 73 years. The Bolognese 20ebbe contracted a virus right in the [...] The article "Kimi" does not feel well: Antonelli hit by a virus on the weekend of the World Championship. Today the free: the tim…
Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli could be world champion at the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix, but he is currently hampered by illness.
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