Antonelli Leads Brazil Grand Prix Second Practice Ahead of Norris

Formula 1 arrived at Interlagos for the season's 20th round with the drivers' championship already settled. According to L'Équipe, Kimi Antonelli had secured his title in Mexico before returning to action in São Paulo.

There was still a team championship at stake. The BBC reported that Mercedes could win the constructors' championship during the Brazil weekend.

The November 5 preview from Perfil.com highlighted Ferrari's attempt to recover a one-two finish it had missed in Mexico. It also flagged Rafael Cámara's debut at the Brazilian event.

On November 6, Lando Norris set the fastest time in opening practice, according to World News CNA. Antonelli then moved to the top in the second session, finishing ahead of Norris and Max Verstappen, Infobae reported.

Verstappen's position was consistent across the day. Telegraaf reported that he was third fastest in both sessions, leaving him behind the newly crowned champion in the second.

Ferrari's Friday was less encouraging. Fanpage reported difficulties for the team, including Hamilton's complaints about the medium tyre compound and Charles Leclerc questioning the engine's behaviour.

There was also local interest further down the order. Notícias ao Minuto reported Bortoleto eighth and Câmara 16th on the opening day at Interlagos.

Antonelli heads into Saturday after setting the pace in second practice, but he did not sweep Friday's sessions. Norris had led the opener and remained his closest challenger in the second, according to World News CNA and Infobae.

The latest coverage turns to qualifying rather than reporting a completed result. Adnkronos listed qualifying for November 7, while Fanpage placed the race on the following day.

Qualifying will establish whether Antonelli can turn his Friday pace into pole position. Norris and Verstappen finished directly behind him in second practice, according to Infobae.

The other pending outcome is the constructors' championship. The BBC reported that Mercedes could clinch it this weekend, adding a team objective after Antonelli's individual title.