P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 Japanese GP: Piastri tops FP2 as wet track curtails running
Rain started to fall intermittently in the paddock less than an hour before the scheduled start of FP2 at 3 pm local time, intensifying with 15 minutes remaining. As a result, no cars initially ventured out, and few drivers were even in their vehicles at the beginning. Lewis Hamilton was the first to go out on medium tires after 12 minutes, but he had to return to the pits due to developing rain. Other drivers like Daniel Ricciardo also struggled with changing track conditions, opting for intermediate tires. Eventually, Oscar Piastri set the fastest lap time of 1m34.725s on slicks at the end of the session, beating out Hamilton and Leclerc. Overall, the session was characterized by strategic tire choices and the challenge of adapting to unpredictable weather conditions.
