P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri ended Friday practice day on top at Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix as rain limited running in FP2
At the Japanese Grand Prix, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri topped the Friday practice day despite rain affecting FP2, resulting in limited running on slicks or intermediates. The varied estimated fuel levels from earlier sessions make it hard for teams to gauge their performance against rivals. Red Bull drivers, including Daniel Ricciardo, experimented with intermediate tires, giving them a brief 1-2 lead on the timesheets. Piastri eventually dominated on slicks, setting the fastest lap ahead of Lewis Hamilton in second and Charles Leclerc in third. Despite track conditions, many drivers struggled, while some, like Logan Sargeant, had to sit out due to car damage. Notably, six drivers, including Red Bull’s, didn’t even go on track in FP2.
