Verstappen outlines illness precautions for Mexico GP

Several F1 drivers had been ill before or during the Mexico Grand Prix weekend. Max Verstappen says he is taking precautions too: he brushes his teeth with bottled water rather than tap water and avoids ice in his drinks.

Verstappen said he mostly eats at the circuit and watches what he eats. He is careful at his hotel too, avoiding anything unusual. He also said he takes pills for his stomach, a practice he has followed for several years and says helps.

Lando Norris said he was sticking to pasta and some chicken in an effort to avoid illness. Kimi Antonelli and Valtteri Bottas missed media day to get more rest, while Sergio Pérez was absent from a fan event on Friday because he felt unwell.