Max Verstappen addresses health concerns amid F1 calendar challenges
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Max Verstappen discussed the health challenges faced by Formula 1 drivers as the season progresses during a recent media day in Mexico City. He remarked that it is common for drivers and team members to fall ill at this time of year, referencing the situation where championship leader Kimi Antonelli was excused from media duties due to a viral illness. Antonelli is expected to return for Friday's practice. These comments come as the demands of the F1 calendar intensify for teams and competitors alike.
- •Max Verstappen acknowledges the toll of the F1 season on driver health.
- •Kimi Antonelli missed media duties while recovering from a viral illness.
- •Antonelli is anticipated to participate in Friday practice.
- •The discussion highlights ongoing health concerns within the F1 community.
- 10:38 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen discusses toll of F1 calendar after two drivers fall ill
"Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen says it is "normal" for F1 drivers and team members to fall ill at this stage of the season after two drivers missed Thursday's media day in Mexico City. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was excused from media duties while he recovers from a viral illness, with Mercedes expecting the Italian driver to return to the track for Friday practice ...Keep reading
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