Mercedes competitive at Interlagos on Friday practice

Mercedes looked competitive on Friday at Interlagos, while McLaren showed encouraging pace with its upgrade. Ferrari had a quieter day, according to F1i.com's photo recap of the session at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, round 20 of the 2026 Formula 1 world championship.

Qualifying on Saturday is still expected to shape the weekend, with the order yet to be settled.