Norris tops the FP2 times in Barcelona

Lando Norris topped the timesheets in a competitive Free Practice 2 session for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, setting a lap time of 1m 15.426s. McLaren showed strong pace, with Oscar Piastri finishing just behind in third, while George Russell secured second place for Mercedes. Drivers faced significant challenges with track grip and tyre degradation throughout the session. Max Verstappen, who struggled with handling on the hard compound, ultimately finished in sixth, while Lewis Hamilton reported technical concerns regarding the rear of his Ferrari. A brief Virtual Safety Car was triggered after Liam Lawson’s Racing Bulls stopped at the pit exit, adding to the drama in a session where the top drivers remained separated by narrow margins.