Antonelli Quickest in Brazilian GP Practice
Kimi Antonelli set the fastest lap in the second practice session at Interlagos as rain threatened the track.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Motorsports
Antonelli posted a 1m11.857s on his first push lap during second practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Ambient temperature was 20C and track temperature 40C, with drizzle reported by several drivers.
Why it matters
The timed lap sets an early reference point for the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend, where rain could reshape running order and tyre choices. Teams are weighing mixed conditions against limited running time.
Antonelli's 1m11.857s was the fastest time set in the session, with everyone except Hulkenberg and Sainz on track. The track temperature of 40C and ambient of 20C were recorded while a mix of C2 hard and C3 medium tyres was in use.
The players
Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes Formula One driver and young Italian racer who set the session's fastest time.
Nico Hulkenberg
Experienced German Formula One driver whose Audi car stopped earlier and is awaiting repair.
The details
Antonelli set his time on his first push lap while most cars were out, with Lewis Hamilton running on mediums. Hulkenberg's car stopped earlier with Freddie Slater at the wheel and is still being repaired by the Audi team.
Timeline
Second practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix took place on November 6, 2026 at Interlagos.
Season Trajectory
Early practice pace at Interlagos often signals which teams are ready to fight for the championship as the season closes. Antonelli's time places him at the front of the early order ahead of qualifying in a tight title-chase field.
Fantasy and betting followers can track whether Antonelli's pace holds once qualifying begins under the forecast rain. Any change to the Audi repair status could affect the race lineup and entry calculations.
The takeaway
Early timed laps in mixed conditions rarely tell the whole story, so watch how the field responds once qualifying conditions are set. Readers following the weekend should expect pace rankings to shift as rain and track temperatures change.
Further reading
Follow the latest updates in Motorsports coverage for more on the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend.
