Kimi Antonelli set the pace during long-run simulations in Friday practice for the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, while Ferrari endured a difficult opening day at the São Paulo circuit.
The Mercedes junior driver, who is widely expected to secure a race seat for 2025, showed strong race pace during extended stints, outperforming his rivals in consistent lap times over longer distances.
Ferrari, by contrast, struggled to find the right setup balance on a day when track conditions were tricky, leaving the Scuderia with work to do ahead of qualifying and the sprint race.
The session at Interlagos provided early indications of the competitive order for the weekend, with Antonelli's performance adding to the growing anticipation around his potential Formula 1 debut.
