Ill Antonelli on the Brink Of F1 Title in Mexico
Formula 1 leader Kimi Antonelli missed Thursday’s Mexico City Grand Prix media day with a viral illness; Mercedes confirmed Friday morning that he is fit for practice. He leads teammate George Russell by 123 points and will clinch the title Sunday, as F1’s youngest champion, unless Russell or Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton wins — and even then ninth (if Russell wins) or 10th (if Hamilton wins) would do. First practice: 11:30 a.m. B.C. time Friday. 19+ Play responsibly.
What’s confirmed
- Formula 1 leader Kimi Antonelli missed Thursday’s Mexico City Grand Prix media day with a viral illness; Mercedes confirmed Friday morning that he is fit for practice.
- He leads teammate George Russell by 123 points and will clinch the title Sunday, as F1’s youngest champion, unless Russell or Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton wins — and even then ninth (if Russell wins) or 10th (if Hamilton wins) would do.
- First practice: 11:30 a.m. B.C. time Friday.
- 19+ Play responsibly.
Confirmed by 3 independent outlets: BBC Sport, ESPN and AP.
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