P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It proved to be a very annoying end to the second practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The stoppage in the session was due to a loose manhole cover, resulting in a 16-minute delay, with the action resuming briefly before a second red flag ended the session. The initial red flag came during the soft-tyre runs, impacting the drivers’ performance. Lando Norris from McLaren set the fastest lap, followed closely by Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes and Charles Leclerc from Ferrari. The two red flags in the second practice session caused frustration among drivers and complicated predicting the leading contender for the weekend. McLaren showed strong performance after a slight delay due to a light shower before FP2, with George Russell, Max Verstappen, and Norris putting up competitive lap times. Despite the stoppages, the session eventually continued after inspections, allowing the drivers to push the limits on the track.
