HIGHLIGHTS: See all the key moments from first practice in Sao Paulo
For the second race of the final triple header of 2021 Formula 1 is in Brazil for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix – and the final F1 Sprint event of the season.
And the fact that it is a Sprint weekend means we have a different format for the sessions at Interlagos, with just one practice session before qualifying, which is being held today (Friday), instead of the usual Saturday afternoon.
You can see all the action from that first practice session in the video above, as Lewis Hamilton went quickest ahead of title rival Max Verstappen.
But it wasn't all good news for Hamilton, who was hit with a five-place grid penalty for Sunday's race after taking a new Mercedes engine for this weekend's event.
Next Up
Related Articles
TremayneWhy ‘true racer’ Marko will be missed as he leaves Red Bull
Hamilton 'doesn't have a mindset' for 2026 after tricky year
Audi announce team name and global launch date for 2026 challenger
F1 AcademyFerrari sign Larsen for 2026 F1 ACADEMY campaign
JacquesHow did the rookies do in their first F1 season?
PalmerThe 6 defining moments of Norris’ title-winning season