P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris laid down an important marker to McLaren’s Formula 1 rivals – and his team-mate Oscar Piastri – in second practice for the Austrian Grand Prix
Lando Norris set the pace in second practice for the Austrian Grand Prix, outperforming his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and rivals by finishing with a session-best time of 1m04.580s.
This marked a significant improvement for Norris, who skipped FP1 to hand over his car to Alex Dunne before impressing in FP2 with his speed and performance, showcasing potential advancements in McLaren’s front suspension geometry.
Max Verstappen of Red Bull was the closest competitor to the McLarens, but still trailed Norris by 0.318s, while Lance Stroll of Aston Martin showed promising pace by finishing fourth overall.
Despite some incidents on track, such as Charles Leclerc’s excursion into the gravel and Lewis Hamilton causing Kimi Antonelli to take evasive action, the session saw a competitive mix of top drivers fighting for position.
Overall, Norris’s strong showing in FP2 sets the stage for an exciting battle among the top contenders heading into the remainder of the weekend’s racing events at the Red Bull Ring.
