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Kimi Antonelli starts Brazilian GP as newly crowned F1 world champion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Kimi Antonelli starts Brazilian GP as newly crowned F1 world champion

Summary

Kimi Antonelli begins his first weekend as the Formula 1 world champion during FP1 at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The session takes place at the Interlagos circuit in São Paulo, a track known for its challenging layout and unpredictable weather. Competitors will look to maximize their setups ahead of the weekend, while six rookies participate in their mandatory driving opportunities. Mercedes, leading the Constructors' Championship, could secure the title by outperforming Ferrari over the weekend. FP1 is currently underway, with drivers assessing track conditions.

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Status Watch

•Antonelli enters as F1 world champion after winning in Mexico.
•Interlagos features a complex 4.309-kilometre layout with 15 corners.
•Six rookie drivers participate in FP1, filling in for regular drivers.
•Mercedes holds a 126-point lead in the Constructors' Championship.
•Drivers are currently evaluating track conditions in ongoing FP1.

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — LIVE | Brazilian GP FP1: Antonelli begins first weekend as F1 world champion

What they're saying

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Follow all the action from FP1 at the Brazilian Grand Prix with GPblog's liveblog, as drivers take to the iconic Interlagos circuit for the first practice session of the weekend. All eyes will be on Kimi Antonelli, who arrives in Sao Paulo as the newly crowned Formula 1 world champion following his title triumph in Mexico.
— Yahoo Sports

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