P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris topped FP2 at the Abu Dhabi GP as McLaren team-mate and fellow 2025 F1 title contender Oscar Piastri’s first session of the weekend did not go to plan
Lando Norris led FP2 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, outpacing his McLaren teammate and fellow 2025 F1 title contender Oscar Piastri, who struggled during his first session of the weekend due to a lock-up at Turn 6.
Teams switched to long-run simulations early in the session, resulting in an unusual order where mistakes penalized drivers’ positions on the leaderboard.
Max Verstappen finished second behind Norris, with George Russell in third, and a surprise fourth place for Ollie Bearman, who praised his Haas team’s setup over team radio.
Several other drivers impressed, including Nico Hulkenberg and Isack Hadjar, while Lewis Hamilton faced issues and ended up in 14th place.
The session saw drama between Norris and Verstappen, with their on-track duel causing friction early on, showcasing the intense competition ahead of the upcoming race.
