F1 Brazilian GP: Kimi Antonelli fastest in tricky FP2
Newly-minted world champion Kimi Antonelli topped Friday's second practice session at the Brazilian GP, heading Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in Sao Paulo. At the classic 4.3km Interlagos circuit, Antonelli set his quickest time just before the halfway mark of FP2 as drivers moved towards soft-tyre running, the Italian going faster than Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. Despite fans ... Keep…
Kimi Antonelli secured his debut Formula 1 Drivers' Championship with a third-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix. However, the Mercedes driver came alarmingly close to retirement mid-race. According to Mercedes Deputy Team Principal, Bradley Lord, the car's sump cracked after four laps, and Antonelli began to struggle with the engine.
Despite this, Antonelli executed a daring overtake on Charles Leclerc, securing a podium finish alongside Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Lord praised Antonelli's racing skills and his remarkable improvement from his rookie season to becoming a World Champion. The team is now focused on clinching the Constructors' Championship, which could be achieved with a double-podium finish in the São Paulo Grand Prix.
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