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Antonelli still recovering after virus-hit Mexico GP weekend

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Antonelli says he feels better than he did in Mexico, where he felt unwell throughout the Grand Prix weekend, but is still recovering.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · · 1 min

Kimi Antonelli says he feels better than he did during the Mexico Grand Prix weekend, when a virus left him unwell throughout, but is still recovering.

Speaking in Brazil, the new world champion said he thought the virus had left his system after Sunday's party. He added that he was not yet at 100 per cent, though he thought the same was true of everyone. Triple-headers, he said, are usually demanding.

Antonelli secured his first Formula 1 title with third place in Mexico. He expects to feel less tense on track and enjoy the rest of 2026 more, while reminding himself not to relax too much.

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