P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc held the advantage over the rest as he topped the times in the second practice session for
Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap time of 1:17.277s on the Soft compound, leading the FP2 session with a significant gap of 0.381s from his closest competitor. Following his recovery from appendicitis surgery, Carlos Sainz lags behind Leclerc by four-tenths of a second, with Max Verstappen splitting the Ferrari drivers. Numerous challenges emerged during the practice session, including Alex Albon’s crash at Turn 7, ruling him out of further participation. Williams faces the challenge of not having a spare chassis for Albon, potentially jeopardizing his weekend activities as engineers evaluate the car damage. Despite setbacks, Lance Stroll managed to lead his Aston Martin teammate, Fernando Alonso, in the top five runners, showcasing a competitive spirit despite initial obstacles. The session also saw George Russell’s Mercedes sliding off track at Turn 1, emphasizing the circuit’s challenging nature. Lewis Hamilton expressed concerns about his performance, finishing 18th, highlighting the need for improvements as the competition intensifies.
