Mercedes looked competitive on Friday at Interlagos, McLaren showed encouraging pace with its upgrade, while Ferrari endured a quieter day. But it’s still all to play for on Saturday for qualifying.

Check out our recap in pictures of the day's action at the Sao Paulo GP at Interlagos, round 20 of the 2026 F1 world championship.

 

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