Bahrain GP in Malaysia declared heat-hazard race
This weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia is declared a heat-hazard race, the third time the designation has been used this year.
Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes driver, has quickly adapted to life in Malaysia ahead of this weekend's Formula One race at Sepang. According to a post on X, Antonelli, along with his performance coach Sergi Ávila, has been sighted visiting water parks, playing tennis, and navigating the pre-race routine. The Italian notes that "youth is truly a wonderful thing" as he makes the most of his time in the country.
Mercedes drivers George Russell and Antonelli have confirmed the race is "race week" in a video released by Petronas Motorsports. The Sepang round is taking place in place of the cancelled Bahrain Grand Prix, which was originally scheduled for April due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Antonelli currently leads the drivers' championship by 66 points over Russell.
The 20-year-old was set back in Azerbaijan after finishing fifth while Russell won, but now aims to regain his momentum at Sepang, which will host the race for the first time since 2017.
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