P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri went fastest in the second practice session for the 2025 F1 Bahrain GP, leading team-mate Lando Norris as McLaren exhibited ominous pace.
The nighttime temperatures at the Bahrain International Circuit made FP2 the only representative session before qualifying, setting the stage for a crucial Saturday session. McLaren’s strong performance gives them a significant advantage over their competitors, with Piastri leading the pack with a benchmark time of 1:30.505s, followed by Norris and Russell. Leclerc and Hamilton faced setbacks, lagging behind in fourth and eighth place respectively. With Antonelli and Hadjar rounding out the top five, Verstappen placed seventh and Tsunoda struggled in 18th position. Bearman, Sainz, Albon, and Lawson completed the top ten, while Bortoleto and Doohan followed close behind. Unfortunately, Alonso faced challenges with his steering wheel during the session, but managed to secure the 15th fastest time. Ocon, Gasly, Stroll, and Hulkenberg closed out the grid behind Tsunoda.
