Norris tops Brazil first practice in upgraded McLaren

Four different teams covered the top four spots in first practice with McLarens Lando Norris quickest by less than one tenth from new world champion Kimi Antonelli; watch second practice at 7pm live on Sky Sports F1; Qualifying takes place at 6pm on Saturday

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Lando Norris was fastest in his upgraded McLaren from new Formula 1 world champion Kimi Antonelli in first practice at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

McLaren have not fought for victory in recent races but could be contenders in Brazil this weekend as Norris showcased their pace by beating Antonelli by 0.082s.

Despite most teams focusing on their 2027 cars, McLaren have brought a new front wing, rear wing, beam wing and floor furniture to the car, and it appears to have made an immediate impact.

Four different teams were in the top four as Red Bull's Max Verstappen was third at 0.236s off the pace and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton was fourth, 0.324s behind Norris.

George Russell, who questioned the frequency of his "atrocious luck" this season on Thursday, was fifth in first practice, just ahead of Red Bull's Isack Hadjar.

Source: Sky Sports