Max Verstappen Leads Final Practice at 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix

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The brief

In the final practice session for the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, Max Verstappen clocked the fastest time, finishing with a lap of 1:11.622. This performance secured him the top position just two hundredths of a second ahead of Kimi Antonelli, who placed second. The session showcased a competitive field, with Lando Norris taking third, followed closely by George Russell in fourth, Charles Leclerc in fifth, and Oscar Piastri rounding out the top six.

The session was crucial for teams to fine-tune their setups ahead of the race, with Verstappen's time indicating strong form as the drivers prepare for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The close margins between the top contenders suggest an exciting race ahead, with each driver looking to capitalize on their final practice insights to gain an advantage in qualifying and the main event.S1S2

As the teams head into qualifying, the performance of Verstappen and his competitors will be closely watched. The Brazilian Grand Prix is known for its unpredictable nature, and with the top drivers so closely matched in practice, fans can expect a thrilling race day at Interlagos.S1S2

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Max Verstappen has gone fastest in the final practing session ahead of the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos. The Dutchman’s 1:11.622 saw him end the hour P1, just two h…

Max Verstappen Leads Final Practice at 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix

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The brief

In the final practice session for the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, Max Verstappen clocked the fastest time, finishing with a lap of 1:11.622. This performance secured him the top position just two hundredths of a second ahead of Kimi Antonelli, who placed second. The session showcased a competitive field, with Lando Norris taking third, followed closely by George Russell in fourth, Charles Leclerc in fifth, and Oscar Piastri rounding out the top six.

The session was crucial for teams to fine-tune their setups ahead of the race, with Verstappen's time indicating strong form as the drivers prepare for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The close margins between the top contenders suggest an exciting race ahead, with each driver looking to capitalize on their final practice insights to gain an advantage in qualifying and the main event.S1S2

As the teams head into qualifying, the performance of Verstappen and his competitors will be closely watched. The Brazilian Grand Prix is known for its unpredictable nature, and with the top drivers so closely matched in practice, fans can expect a thrilling race day at Interlagos.S1S2

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S1 PlanetF1 1 report · EN
S2 Motorsport WeekLead 1 report · EN