P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen was left cursing another issue with his Red Bull to end a miserable Friday in Canada.
During the second practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen faced another setback in his F1 title defense due to a technical issue with the energy recovery system of his Red Bull car, limiting him to just four laps. Verstappen’s time of 1:19.311s placed him 18th on the timesheet, with only two drivers behind him. The pressure on Verstappen and Red Bull has intensified since being defeated by McLaren’s Lando Norris in Miami, as McLaren and Ferrari have closed the gap and are challenging the leading teams.
Despite disruptions caused by weather conditions, the FP2 session saw some running, with Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso topping the timesheet. The session began with light rain falling just as cars lined up in the pitlane, prompting some teams to switch to soft tires for better grip. Gasly was able to improve his lap times significantly on the soft tires, setting a competitive pace in the changing conditions.
As the session progressed, drivers adapted to the track conditions, with Alonso holding the fastest time halfway through FP2. The unpredictability of the weather and track surface added an extra challenge, with drivers focusing on finding the right tire strategy for potentially intermittent conditions throughout the weekend.
