P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 Australian GP: Leclerc fastest in FP2 over Verstappen, Sainz
Charles Leclerc set a impressive time of 1m17.277s on soft tires, giving him a substantial lead over the rest of the drivers in the session. Max Verstappen’s late run on soft tires moved Carlos Sainz down to third place. Verstappen’s initial run on mediums was due to damage sustained in FP1, but he later matched Sainz’s time on softs. Leclerc and Verstappen continued to battle for the top spot by setting competitive lap times. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll also made strong attempts to challenge for the lead positions. Overall, it was an intense session with several drivers showcasing their skills and positions on the timing board shifting constantly.
