P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 Australian GP: Leclerc fastest in FP2, Verstappen second
Charles Leclerc set the fastest time of 1m17.277s on soft tyres, putting him ahead of the field in the second practice session, with Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen trailing behind. Verstappen faced issues with his Red Bull RB20 but managed to be competitive on medium tyres initially. Leclerc’s impressive lap times on soft tyres further solidified his position on top of the timing board. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll also showed strong performances, with Stroll briefly leading the session at one point. The session saw a mix of medium and soft tyres strategies among the teams, with Leclerc eventually maintaining his lead towards the end of the practice. George Russell, Sergio Perez, and others completed the top positions in the session.
