# Norris Leads F1 Practice as New Champion Antonelli Debuts

> Norris fastest in Brazilian GP practice; Antonelli makes F1 debut.
- Title: Norris Leads F1 Practice as New Champion Antonelli Debuts
- Summary: Norris fastest in Brazilian GP practice; Antonelli makes F1 debut. Lando Norris set the fastest time in F1 Brazilian Grand Prix opening practice, with new…
- Keywords: brazilian gp, lando norris, kimi antonelli, max verstappen, lewis hamilton, formula 1, opening practice, Autosport
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/f1-brazilian-gp-norris-fastest-in-opening-practice-from-new-champion-antonelli/10872162
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:41:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: f1, brazilian gp, lando norris, kimi antonelli, max verstappen, lewis hamilton, formula 1, opening practice, sports, cars
## Practice Report
Lando Norris was fastest in opening practice at Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix, leading Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
## Time Difference
Norris outpaced Antonelli by 0.082s on soft rubber with a time of 1m11.717s, while Verstappen and Hamilton were two and three tenths adrift respectively.
## Verstappen's Complaints
Verstappen complained about downshifts and steering issues during practice, saying 'Unacceptable, man. Unacceptable, these downshifts. What the ****?'

> Unacceptable, man. Unacceptable, these downshifts. What the ****?
## Rookie Debut
Rafael Camara made his F1 debut with Haas as the team’s 2027 driver following Esteban Ocon’s fallout with the team.
## Other Drivers
Gabriele Mini took seventh place with a time of 1m12.569s, 0.085s quicker than Franco Colapinto.
## Herta's Status
Herta’s trouble-free session should mean he collects the final required point for an FIA superlicence, making him eligible for a 2027 F1 seat.
## Key takeaway

Lando Norris set the fastest time in F1 Brazilian Grand Prix opening practice, with new champion Antonelli making his debut.