The second practice session at Interlagos challenged competitors with slippery conditions and late drizzle ahead of expected weekend precipitation. Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished third behind Lando Norris, after previously voicing frustration over downshift issues in the opening session. Ferrari faced an uphill battle as Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc placed sixth and seventh amid tire struggles and early brake problems. Meanwhile, a gearbox failure from the morning run left Audi driver Nico Hulkenberg unable to record a lap time in the afternoon.
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Mercedes can officially clinch the Formula One constructors' title by outscoring Ferrari…: Mercedes can officially clinch the Formula One constructors' title by outscoring Ferrari by three points this weekend.
Ferrari struggled with Interlagos track conditions as Lewis Hamilton battled tire perform…: Ferrari struggled with Interlagos track conditions as Lewis Hamilton battled tire performance issues and Charles Leclerc managed brake troubles.
Mechanical issues hindered Audi's preparations after a gearbox problem prevented Nico Hul…: Mechanical issues hindered Audi's preparations after a gearbox problem prevented Nico Hulkenberg from setting a lap time.
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SAO PAULO, Nov 6 : Newly crowned Formula One champion Kimi Antonelli set the pace in second practice for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Friday after McLaren's Lando Norris was fastest in the opening session at Interlagos.
Mercedes driver Antonelli topped the timesheets with a lap of one minute 10.763 seconds under dry but humid conditions, with Norris second, 0.253 slower, and Red Bull's four-times world champion Max Verstappen third, 0.259 off the pace.
George Russell was fourth fastest for Mercedes despite a looming five-place grid penalty for taking a fresh engine, ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri, while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were sixth and seventh.
The 20-year-old Antonelli, who secured the world title with third place in Mexico last weekend, had ended the first session second fastest behind Norris after returning to action for the first time since clinching the championship.
Mercedes can wrap up the constructors' title this weekend if they outscore Ferrari by three points.
Leclerc, back in the Ferrari after youngster Dino Beganovic drove in the opening session, reported a brake issue early…
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