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Antonelli fastest in second Sao Paulo GP practice ahead of Norris

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli set the quickest time in a misty second practice hour at Interlagos on Friday.

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Key facts

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  • Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes topped the second practice session for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
  • He finished ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris in the misty one-hour session at Interlagos.
  • The session took place on Friday, 6 November, at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo.

Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes set the fastest time in the second practice session for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos on Friday, finishing ahead of Lando Norris.

The one-hour session took place in misty conditions. Antonelli comfortably beat Norris to the top time, according to the timing data. The result puts the Mercedes driver at the head of the order after the second practice hour.

A tribute to Senna

The weekend includes a tribute to Ayrton Senna, the three-time world champion who won the Sao Paulo race in the past and died in 1994. Interlagos is the circuit named after the track where Senna raced for many years.

Antonelli is the reigning Formula 1 champion, having won the title in the most recent season. His pace in practice has been one of the strongest signs so far this weekend.

What comes next

The next sessions will set the grid for the race. Sao Paulo is one of the few circuits where weather can change quickly, so the mist could affect how drivers set their laps. Fans in India can follow the qualifying and race sessions on live television and streaming platforms.

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Sources: Racer, NDTV Sports, DT Next

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