Antonelli to miss Mexico media day with illness
Summary
Kimi Antonelli will miss Thursday’s Mexico City Grand Prix media day because of a viral illness. Mercedes expects him to return Friday, ahead of practice, as he approaches a chance to clinch the Formula 1 drivers’ title this weekend.Key Facts
- Mercedes said Antonelli was excused from Thursday’s media duties as a precaution so he could rest.
- Antonelli will clinch the title if he loses no more than two points to George Russell and one point to Lewis Hamilton in Sunday’s race.
- A win by Russell or Hamilton is the only way to prevent Antonelli from securing the title this weekend, according to the article.
- Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas will also miss media day because he is unwell; the team said this does not currently affect his participation in the rest of the weekend.
- Cadillac said it will monitor Bottas’s condition and provide updates if needed.
- Cadillac announced that Sergio Perez has signed a new contract through at least 2029.
- Colton Herta will drive in Friday practice as he seeks the mileage needed for an F1 super licence.
- Cadillac has not decided whether Bottas or Herta will partner Perez in 2027.
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