P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri ended Friday at the Bahrain Grand Prix with the fastest time as he and McLaren Formula 1 team-mate Lando Norris set an ominous pace in second practice
Oscar Piastri set the fastest time at the Bahrain Grand Prix Friday practice with McLaren team-mate Lando Norris close behind, showcasing their strong performance. Piastri’s lap of 1m30.505s gave him a 0.154-second lead over Norris, who requested adjustments during the session. The gap between McLaren and the rest of the field was significant, indicating McLaren’s strength at the track. Other notable performances included George Russell in third, closely followed by Charles Leclerc in fourth. Despite some challenges, Max Verstappen finished in seventh position, with Red Bull potentially running a lower engine mode. The session saw a mix of setbacks and successes for various teams, setting the stage for an intriguing race weekend.
