P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc was fastest on the second morning of pre-season testing for the 2024 Formula 1 season, but the session
The Ferrari driver set the fastest time on the C3 tyre, ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri but still behind Max Verstappen. A red flag was caused by a dislodged drain cover, halting running with almost 2 hours remaining. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc ran over the debris, prompting checks by Mercedes and Ferrari. The session was abandoned for repairs, with Leclerc’s time standing, having completed 36 laps. The afternoon session was extended by an hour due to the interruption. Logan Sargeant recovered from issues to go third on the timesheets, while Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso followed behind. Zhou Guanyu and Alpine continued their testing program, with Pierre Gasly trailing in lap times. Nico Hulkenberg and Yuki Tsunoda had quiet mornings at the back of the field.
