P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri went quickest in the second free practice session ahead of this weekend’s F1 Spanish GP, ahead of George Russell.
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri set the fastest time in the second free practice session for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, surpassing George Russell. His time of 1:12.760s topped the charts, with Mercedes coming in second, less than three tenths behind. Max Verstappen followed in third place, just over two hundredths slower than the Mercedes. Lando Norris shared the same time as Verstappen, placing fourth for McLaren. Charles Leclerc from Ferrari secured fifth place with a time of 1:13.260s, while Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin and Pierre Gasly’s Alpine followed closely behind. Lewis Hamilton faced challenges, finishing in 11th place after a disappointing session. Despite struggles, Piastri’s strong performance signals a potential confidence boost after a tough time in Monaco.
