P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton led Ferrari F1 team-mate Charles Leclerc in FP2 for the Monaco GP as McLaren’s Lando Norris bowed out of the session early on
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton outpaced team-mate Charles Leclerc in the second practice for the 2026 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, setting the fastest time with a 1m13.026s lap. McLaren’s Lando Norris had early issues and stopped due to a suspected battery problem.
Hamilton led the session ahead of Leclerc and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, with Mercedes’ George Russell and Kimi Antonelli following closely behind. Isack Hadjar, who had a crash in FP1, recovered to finish sixth, while Norris finished in 19th place.
Audi showcased strength with Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto placing in the top 10, and Sergio Perez caused a late red flag for Cadillac due to a smoldering brake issue. The session ended with Ferrari dominating the top spots in FP2.
