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F1 Brazil GP long runs: Kimi Antonelli dominates as Ferrari endures a nightmare Friday

Red Bull leads practice while rookie Antonelli’s pace threatens Ferrari’s weekend hopes

By · Published November 7, 2026  17:36 UTC · Updated November 7, 2026  17:36 UTC

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Max Verstappen led the final practice session for the São Paulo Grand Prix, posting the quickest time, while rookie Kimi Antonelli recorded the fastest long‑run pace. Verstappen’s performance positions Red Bull to gain valuable points, whereas Ferrari’s struggles on Friday threaten its championship ambitions. ESPN reported that Verstappen started the session from the back of the grid, yet still topped the timesheets.

Newsday noted that several drivers received penalties after engine changes, and Yahoo Sports highlighted the narrow margin between Verstappen and Antonelli. Motorsport.com observed that Antonelli’s long‑run dominance came as Ferrari endured a ‘nightmare’ Friday, suggesting technical or setup difficulties for the Scuderia. The strong long‑run showing does not automatically translate into a race lead, and Ferrari’s Friday problems add uncertainty to its weekend outlook.

Further sessions will determine grid positions and whether Antonelli can convert pace into qualifying advantage, while Verstappen’s ability to recover from a back‑of‑grid start remains to be tested. Team engineers will analyse data overnight.

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Who topped the final practice session at the São Paulo Grand Prix?

Max Verstappen

Which driver set the fastest long‑run times on Friday?

Kimi Antonelli

What issue affected multiple drivers during practice?

Several drivers received penalties after engine changes

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