P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri topped an all but meaningless rain-affected second practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix in which only five drivers set representative times. Rain doused the track in the lead-u…
Oscar Piastri set the fastest time in a rainy second practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix, with only five drivers clocking representative laps due to the difficult conditions at the Suzuka Circuit. Lewis Hamilton was the first to venture out on the damp track, only to be called back to the pits as rain returned. Most drivers found it challenging to find the right tires for the changing conditions, resulting in limited track action. Piastri’s confident driving on fresh soft tires allowed him to establish a significant lead, with Hamilton and Leclerc following closely behind. Several drivers opted for intermediate tires, including Tsunoda and Ricciardo who finished in the top five. Some drivers, like Logan Sargeant, missed the session due to earlier damage, while others used the wet conditions for practice starts.
