Kimi Antonelli leads Norris and Verstappen in Brazilian GP second practice
Antonelli set a 1:10.763 on soft tyres, with Norris and Verstappen both within three tenths.
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Newly crowned world champion Kimi Antonelli topped second practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix ahead of Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.
Antonelli's fastest lap was a 1:10.763 on soft tyres. Norris finished 0.253 seconds behind, while Verstappen was 0.259 seconds off the leading time.
George Russell took fourth, followed by Oscar Piastri in fifth.
Lewis Hamilton finished sixth and Charles Leclerc seventh, with Gabriel Bortoleto, Isack Hadjar and Oliver Bearman completing the top 10.
PlanetF1 reports that Nico Hulkenberg missed the session because of a problem with the Audi driven by Freddie Slater in FP1. Hulkenberg was listed 22nd without a time.
Motorsport Week reports that Rafael Camara faced a post-session investigation for impeding Leclerc. Camara finished 16th, half a second behind Haas teammate Bearman.
"front tyres are not working", said Ferrari driver Hamilton during a long run.
"What does that mean? I have to speak to the engine myself?" said Red Bull Racing driver Verstappen after a message about his power unit adapting to him.
Camara was making his F1 debut at his home race for Haas after replacing Esteban Ocon. Leclerc returned for FP2 after Dino Beganovic drove his car in the opening session.
Key takeaways
- Antonelli led FP2 with a 1:10.763 on soft tyres.
- Norris finished second, 0.253 seconds behind; Verstappen was third.
- Russell and Piastri completed the top five.
- Hulkenberg recorded no time after missing the session.
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Sources›
- Motorsport Week: Kimi Antonelli tops Sao Paulo GP FP2 from Norris and Verstappen
- PlanetF1: Brazilian GP: Antonelli tops FP2 as Leclerc incident sparks FIA investigation
- PlanetF1: F1 results: Brazilian Grand Prix 2026 - FP2 (Interlagos)
- Crash.net: New F1 champion Kimi Antonelli fastest in second Brazil GP practice
- Motorsport.com: F1 Brazilian GP: Kimi Antonelli fastest in tricky FP2
- RacingNews365: F1 champions trade places as mist descends on Sao Paulo GP practice
- Motorsport Week: F1 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix – FP2 Results
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