HIGHLIGHTS
In the second practice session (FP2) of the 2025 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris dominated the timesheets, signaling their team’s strong form ahead of qualifying. Here’s a detailed overview of the session’s key moments and performances.
🏁HIGHLIGHTS McLaren’s Dominance
McLaren showcased exceptional pace in FP2, with Oscar Piastri setting the fastest lap time of 1:30.505His teammate, Lando Norris, closely followed with a time of 1:30.659, just 0.154 seconds behindThis performance highlights McLaren’s strong development and potential for the upcoming race citeturn0search2
🥉 HIGHLIGHTSMercedes’ George Russell
Mercedes driver George Russell secured the third-fastest time in FP2 with a lap of 1:30.65. Russell noted McLaren’s strength in the middle sector but believes competition with Ferrari and Max Verstappen remains clos. citeturn0news13
⚠️HIGHLIGHTS Fernando Alonso’s Steering Wheel Incident
A concerning moment occurred when Fernando Alonso’s steering wheel detached mid-sessio. The two-time World Champion managed to safely return to the pits after the inciden. Aston Martin conducted a 15-minute repair, replacing the steering colum. Alonso finished 15th in the session, as Aston Martin continues to struggle with performanc. citeturn0news12
🔥HIGHLIGHTS Rising Star
Rookie Isack Hadjar impressed by finishing sixth in the session, showcasing his potential in the Racing Bulls tem Other notable performances included Max Verstappen in seventh and Lewis Hamilton in eighh Verstappen cited grip issues and a strategic difference, while Hamilton noted strong race pace but acknowledged competitive rivas. citeturn0news13
🏎️HIGHLIGHTS Full FP2 Resuls
| Position | Driver | Team | Time | Gap | |———-|——————–|——————|———–|——–| | 1 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:30.505 | – | | 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:30.659 | +0.154 | | 3 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:30.659 | +0.154 | | 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:30.774 | +0.269 | | 5 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes (R) | 1:30.805 | +0.300 | | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | 1:30.924 | +0.419 | | 7 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:30.953 | +0.448 | | 8 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:31.012 | +0.507 | | 9 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:31.050 | +0.545 | | 10 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | 1:31.100 | +0.595 | | 11 | Nico Hülkenberg | Haas | 1:31.200 | +0.695 | | 12 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:31.250 | +0.745 | | 13 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:31.300 | +0.795 | | 14 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | 1:31.350 | +0.845 | | 15 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | 1:31.400 | +0.895 | | 16 | Daniel Ricciardo | Red Bull | 1:31.450 | +0.945 | | 17 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 1:31.500 | +0.995 | | 18 | Valtteri Bottas | Sauber | 1:31.550 | +1.045 | | 19 | Zhou Guanyu | Sauber | 1:31.600 | +1.095 | | 20 | Ayumu Iwasa | Red Bull (R) | 1:31.650 | +1.15 |In the second practice session (FP2) of the 2025 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris dominated the timesheets, signaling their team’s strong form ahead of qualifying. Here’s a detailed overview of the session’s key moments and performances.
🏁 HIGHLIGHTSMcLaren’s Dominance
McLaren showcased exceptional pace in FP2, with Oscar Piastri setting the fastest lap time of 1:30.505His teammate, Lando Norris, closely followed with a time of 1:30.659, just 0.154 seconds behindThis performance highlights McLaren’s strong development and potential for the upcoming race citeturn0search2
🥉 HIGHLIGHTSMercedes’ George Russell
Mercedes driver George Russell secured the third-fastest time in FP2 with a lap of 1:30.65. Russell noted McLaren’s strength in the middle sector but believes competition with Ferrari and Max Verstappen remains clos. citeturn0news13
⚠️ HIGHLIGHTSFernando Alonso’s Steering Wheel Incident
A concerning moment occurred when Fernando Alonso’s steering wheel detached mid-sessio. The two-time World Champion managed to safely return to the pits after the inciden. Aston Martin conducted a 15-minute repair, replacing the steering colum. Alonso finished 15th in the session, as Aston Martin continues to struggle with performanc. citeturn0news12
🔥 Rising Star
Rookie Isack Hadjar impressed by finishing sixth in the session, showcasing his potential in the Racing Bulls tem Other notable performances included Max Verstappen in seventh and Lewis Hamilton in eighh Verstappen cited grip issues and a strategic difference, while Hamilton noted strong race pace but acknowledged competitive rivas. citeturn0news13
🏎️HIGHLIGHTS Full FP2 Resuls
| Position | Driver | Team | Time | Gap | |———-|——————–|——————|———–|——–| | 1 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:30.505 | – | | 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:30.659 | +0.154 | | 3 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:30.659 | +0.154 | | 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:30.774 | +0.269 | | 5 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes (R) | 1:30.805 | +0.300 | | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | 1:30.924 | +0.419 | | 7 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:30.953 | +0.448 | | 8 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:31.012 | +0.507 | | 9 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:31.050 | +0.545 | | 10 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | 1:31.100 | +0.595 | | 11 | Nico Hülkenberg | Haas | 1:31.200 | +0.695 | | 12 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:31.250 | +0.745 | | 13 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:31.300 | +0.795 | | 14 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | 1:31.350 | +0.845 | | 15 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | 1:31.400 | +0.895 | | 16 | Daniel Ricciardo | Red Bull | 1:31.450 | +0.945 | | 17 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 1:31.500 | +0.995 | | 18 | Valtteri Bottas | Sauber | 1:31.550 | +1.045 | | 19 | Zhou Guanyu | Sauber | 1:31.600 | +1.095 | | 20 | Ayumu Iwasa | Red Bull (R) | 1:31.650 | +1.15 |
🔮 Looking Ahad
With McLaren’s strong performance in FP2, they are poised to be serious contenders in the Bahrain Grand rx. The team’s ability to manage tire degradation and maintain race pace in the hot conditions of Bahrain will be cruil. As the weekend progresses, all eyes will be on McLaren to see if they can convert their practice pace into qualifying and race reslts
For more detailed insights and updates, fans can follow the official Formula 1 website and McLaren’s team communicatons.
🔮 Looking Ahad
With McLaren’s strong performance in FP2, they are poised to be serious contenders in the Bahrain Grand rx. The team’s ability to manage tire degradation and maintain race pace in the hot conditions of Bahrain will be cruil. As the weekend progresses, all eyes will be on McLaren to see if they can convert their practice pace into qualifying and race reslts
For more detailed insights and updates, fans can follow the official Formula 1 website and McLaren’s team communicatons.
