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Could Kimi Antonelli clinch the Formula One title in Mexico City on Sunday?
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Mercedes says Kimi Antonelli is recovering from a viral infection that cost him media day, though his condition is under control and the team has chosen rest. On Sunday in Mexico City, he could be crowned champion, becoming the youngest in the sport's history.
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Antonelli leads the standings: Russell is 123 points back, and Hamilton just one point further behind. With one hundred twenty-five points still to be awarded, two points on Sunday would clinch the title, and so would finishing ninth or better.
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A title would also carry real commercial weight. StageUp president Giovanni Palazzi says: The title does not create Kimi's value. It accelerates and consolidates his recognition.
“The title does not create Kimi's value. It accelerates and consolidates his recognition.”
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- RTBFF1 Mexico - Antonelli, Vettel, Hamilton: who are the youngest world champions in history?
- EL PAÍSF1 Mexico GP: schedule and where to watch the races
- Mediafax.roKimi Antonelli, affected by a viral infection before the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix. The Italian can become world champion on Sunday
- ANSA.itF1: Antonelli skips media day, Mercedes considers renewal
- europa pressKimi Antonelli arrives sick in Mexico due to a virus
- ANSA.itMercedes, “slight indisposition for Antonelli, no media day” in Mexico