Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli in action during the second practice session of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. (EPA Images pic)SAO PAULO: New world champion Kimi Antonelli topped the times for Mercedes ahead of McLaren's 2025 champion Lando Norris in Friday's second free practice for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
The 20-year-old Italian, who clinched the drivers' title by finishing third in Mexico last Sunday, found his rhythm immediately at the Interlagos circuit as he clocked one minute and 10.763 seconds to outpace the 26-year-old Briton by 0.253 seconds.
Four-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull was third ahead of Mercedes' George Russell, who faces a five-place grid penalty after taking a new engine, with Oscar Piastri fifth in the second upgraded McLaren.
