Norris details his Mexico routine: pasta, bottled water and rest

Lando Norris described the habits he uses to try to avoid illness while travelling to Mexico, as Kimi Antonelli and Valtteri Bottas missed media duties after becoming unwell ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Antonelli was given permission by the FIA to miss speaking to the media after contracting what Mercedes called a viral illness. Bottas was also excused from his duties because he felt unwell.

Norris said he avoids unusual foods, mostly sticks to pasta and occasionally has chicken. In Mexico, he avoids tap water and uses bottled water even to brush his teeth.

He said he had been ill in Mexico and Brazil before, and that over time he had learned what to avoid.

Norris also said he has Monday and Tuesday to himself, and that even marketing days can be draining. He prefers to travel early to race destinations; sleep and getting there on time are part of his preparation.