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F1 Japanese GP: Piastri tops damp FP2 for McLaren
Rain began falling sporadically in the paddock less than an hour before the start of FP2 at 3pm local time, intensifying 15 minutes before the session. No cars went out initially, with few drivers even in their cockpits. Hamilton ventured out on the mediums after 12 minutes, but was called back in due to increased rain. Eventually, Piastri set the fastest time on slicks as the RBs dominated the session. Hamilton and Leclerc also tried slicks towards the end, but Piastri remained on top with a strong performance overall.