Verstappen quickest in final Sao Paulo practice ahead of Antonelli
SAO PAULO: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen set the fastest time in final practice on Saturday for Formula One’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix, finishing ahead of newly crowned champion Kimi Antonelli before qualifying later in the day.
Sao Paulo witnessed Red Bull's Max Verstappen setting the quickest time in final practice ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix. The four-time champion completed one minute 11.622 seconds, just 0.025 behind newly crowned champion Kimi Antonelli. Verstappen will start the race from the back of the grid after receiving a penalty for an engine change.
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc also face grid drops for utilizing new internal combustion engines. McLaren's Lando Norris, fastest in FP1, rounded out the top five on Saturday, finishing 0.131 seconds off Verstappen's pace. George Russell of Mercedes, who also changed his engine, secured fourth place. Charles Leclerc concluded the session in fifth, while Hamilton placed 12th due to an apparent engine issue.
Aston Martin's Lance Stroll completed only seven laps due to a suspected energy recovery system problem, finishing last. Brazilian Rafael Camara, debuting for Haas this season, finished 15th, ahead of his teammate Oliver Bearman. Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto, another local driver, rounded out the session in 10th place. Qualifying is set for later on Saturday, with rain expected but not yet arriving at the Sao Paulo circuit.
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