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Norris leads Antonelli in Brazilian Grand Prix first practice
Lando Norris topped first practice at the Brazilian Grand Prix in São Paulo, edging new world champion Kimi Antonelli by 0.082 seconds.
McLaren brought a package of car upgrades to the circuit, aiming to finish the season strongly and prepare for next year.
The top four drivers represented four different teams, with Max Verstappen third and Lewis Hamilton fourth, all within just over three tenths of a second of Norris.
Brazilian driver Rafael Câmara made his F1 debut for Haas and finished 18th, while Alpine rookie Gabriele Minì was seventh.
Colton Herta completed the running needed for his F1 superlicence, making him eligible for a 2027 seat if Cadillac chooses to promote him.
Audi rookie Freddie Slater stopped on track and triggered an early red flag, while Ferrari’s Dino Beganovic also lost running time because of a car problem.
Lando Norris topped first practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix with a time of 1m11.717s.
Norris finished 0.082 seconds ahead of new world champion Kimi Antonelli.
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were third and fourth, leaving four teams in the top four.
Alpine rookie Gabriele Mini placed seventh, while Brazilian Rafael Camara was 18th on his F1 debut.
Colton Herta completed the required running to earn the final point for an FIA superlicence, according to The Race.
- Who
- Lando Norris led the session, ahead of Kimi Antonelli.
- What
- Norris was fastest in the opening practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
- When
- November 6, 2026.
- Where
- Interlagos in São Paulo, Brazil.
- Why
- Not stated
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Kimi Antonelli clinched the championship with third place in Mexico, according to ESPN.
Freddie Slater’s Audi stopped, bringing out a red flag.
Lando Norris led Kimi Antonelli by 0.082 seconds.
- Norris’s lap time
- 1m11.717s
- Gap to Antonelli
- 0.082 seconds
- Antonelli’s position
- Second
- Verstappen’s position
- Third
- Hamilton’s position
- Fourth
- Rafael Camara’s position
- 18th
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What happened in Brazil FP1
F1 Brazilian GP: Norris fastest in opening practice from new champion Antonelli
Norris tops first practice in Brazil, Antonelli behind
What people are saying
Unacceptable, man. Unacceptable, these downshifts. What the ****?
The car has just switched off