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Antonelli describes high fever and stomach problems before Mexico GP

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Kimi Antonelli said on Thursday that he had suffered a high fever and stomach problems ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix. He felt okay by then but remained tired and low on energy.

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On Thursday in the build-up to the Mexico City Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli said he had suffered a high fever and stomach problems. He felt okay by then, he said, but was still tired and low on energy.

Antonelli had been excused from media duties that day to focus on preparing to drive. He said he had not been sleeping well in the preceding days and hoped to have more energy the following day.

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