- Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has been excused from mandatory FIA media duties ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix on Thursday while he recovers from a viral illness.
- Mercedes expects the 20-year-old Italian to be fit and ready to take part in Friday's two practice sessions at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
- Antonelli can secure the 2026 Formula One World Championship in Mexico City this Sunday by finishing ninth or higher, regardless of other results.
- With a 123-point lead over teammate George Russell and only 125 points remaining in the season, Antonelli enters the weekend following his ninth win of the year in Austin.
- If Antonelli seals the drivers' title this weekend, he will become the sport's youngest-ever world champion in just his second season in Formula One.
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