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Formula 1 opens live coverage ahead of Sao Paulo GP practice

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Newly crowned champion Kimi Antonelli is set for his first track appearance since clinching the title, while Mercedes could secure the Teams' Championship this weekend.

Formula 1 is providing live coverage ahead of the first practice session of the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos.

Kimi Antonelli arrives as the newly crowned world champion, fresh from title celebrations in Mexico City. The session is set to be his first track appearance since clinching the title. Neither Mercedes driver has to give up his FP1 seat, so Antonelli and George Russell are due on track immediately.

Mercedes can also secure the Teams' Championship this weekend.

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  1. PRIMARY SOURCELIVE COVERAGE: First practice for the Sao Paulo GPFormula 1