Kimi Antonelli will miss Thursday's Mexico City Grand Prix media day due to illness, standing on the brink of his first world title. The young driver's absence is a precautionary measure and does not currently affect his participation in the remainder of the race weekend. Cadillac's Valtteri Bottas is also absent from media day, with his team confirming he is unwell.
A spokesperson stated the team decided to allow him a day of rest to support his recovery. Cadillac announced a new contract for Sergio Perez, extending his stay until at least 2029. The team is considering promoting American reserve driver Colton Herta into F1.
Herta is having his fifth outing of the year in practice on Friday at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. The goal is to earn him enough mileage to secure the super licence required for F1 competition. Previously a front-runner in the US-based Indycar championship, Herta moved to Formula 2 this year to prepare for a potential F1 move.
His season has not gone well, currently sitting 19th in the standings with a best result of fifth place. However, Cadillac feels he has shown more potential in his F1 outings, including runs in previous year cars. A decision on whether Bottas or Herta will partner Perez in 2027 has not yet been made.
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