{
  "id": 17332290,
  "title": "Ferrari fastest as Verstappen says Kiwi rival should 'act a little smarter'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/ferrari-fastest-as-verstappen-says-kiwi-rival-should-act-a-little",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T03:45:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-31/charles-leclerc-fastest-in-both-f1-mexico-practice-sessions/107331904"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Charles Leclerc of Ferrari set the fastest lap in both Friday's practice sessions at the upcoming Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix. However, Max Verstappen and his former teammate Liam Lawson collided during the second session, causing a virtual safety car to be deployed. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who is set to challenge 20-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli for the title, was also fastest in the second practice, but will need to improve to secure the championship. Antonelli currently trails by 123 points and needs just two more points to clinch the title. Meanwhile, Leclerc expressed frustration with the slippery track conditions and Lewis Hamilton's early pit stop, while Verstappen criticized Lawson's racing style as unsportsmanlike.",
  "summary": "Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fastest in both practice sessions for a Mexico City Grand Prix set to crown 20-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli as Formula 1's youngest champion.",
  "key_points": [
    "Charles Leclerc set fastest lap in both Friday practices at Mexican GP.",
    "Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson collided, causing virtual safety car.",
    "Kimi Antonelli trails by 123 points, needs 2 more to clinch title."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Leclerc’s dominance in practice sets the stage for a high-stakes championship battle where Antonelli needs only minimal points to overtake the Ferrari driver for the title.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}