P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris topped second practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the head of a McLaren one-two with Oscar Piastri. Norris’s flying lap on soft tires came around halfway through the hour as the su…
Lando Norris led the second practice session at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, setting a McLaren one-two with Oscar Piastri. Norris secured the top spot with an impressive lap on soft tires halfway through the session at the Yas Marina Circuit. Piastri, his teammate, followed 0.234 seconds behind, maintaining a significant lead over the rest of the field. McLaren’s strong performance is promising for their championship defense, as Ferrari could only manage fourth with Carlos Sainz, and Charles Leclerc struggled into sixth due to various challenges during his flying lap on softs. Red Bull Racing faced difficulties, with Max Verstappen experiencing serious drivability issues and finishing well off the pace in a challenging practice session.
