The Italian driver Kimi Antonelli will not participate in the media activities related to the Mexican Grand Prix of Formula 1, due to a general malaise. This news has been confirmed by the Mercedes team, which has revealed that Antonelli is recovering from a viral illness.
A spokesperson for the team has communicated that the championship leader “does not feel well,” which is why he has been excused from the activities scheduled for today. The forecast is that the driver will return tomorrow.
These circumstances come at a critical time, as Antonelli is on the verge of achieving his first Formula 1 crown. If he secures a new podium place during Sunday’s race, he will become the youngest world champion, surpassing the record set by Sebastian Vettel in 2010.
In addition to Antonelli, the Cadillac driver, Valtteri Bottas, has also been forced to miss Media Day for health reasons. In this case, the team has decided to allow him a day of rest to aid his recovery, assuring that it does not affect his participation for the rest of the weekend.
In case Antonelli or Bottas cannot compete, the teams have reserve drivers available. For Mercedes, this would be Frederik Vesti, while Zhou Guanyu would represent Cadillac, after completing his stint with Alfa Romeo/Sauber at the end of 2024.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
