Piastri Leads McLaren 1-2 in Imola FP2, Hadjar Causes Red Flag
Summary
Oscar Piastri led FP2 at Imola, followed by Lando Norris, giving McLaren a strong start. Isack Hadjar's crash caused a red flag, interrupting the session. Teams are preparing for Saturday's Qualifying.
FP2: Piastri and Norris Lead McLaren 1-2 at Imola
Oscar Piastri topped the timesheets in FP2 at Imola, leading a McLaren 1-2 ahead of teammate Lando Norris. The session was marked by a red flag caused by Isack Hadjar's incident.
Why it matters: McLaren's strong performance continues, setting the stage for a potentially competitive weekend. The red flag incident also highlighted the challenges of the Imola circuit.
The details:
- Piastri's fastest lap of 1:15.293 put him ahead of Norris by a mere 0.025 seconds.
- Pierre Gasly secured third for Alpine, showing promising pace.
- Max Verstappen struggled, finishing fifth, highlighting Red Bull's challenges.
- Isack Hadjar's crash brought out the red flag, interrupting race simulations.
- Several drivers, including Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, reported issues.
FP2 Top 5 Results:
| Position | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:15.293 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +0.025s |
| 3 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +0.276s |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | +0.4s |
| 5 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +0.442s |
What's next: Teams will analyze data from FP2 as they prepare for FP3 and Qualifying on Saturday, aiming to optimize their setups for the race.
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