Watch FP2 highlights from Australia as Piastri goes quickest

McLaren's Oscar Piastri delighted home fans by topping the timesheets in Free Practice 2 for the Australian Grand Prix, signaling a strong start to the weekend. The Australian driver posted a fastest lap of 1m 19.729s, ahead of Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in second and George Russell in third. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc followed in fourth and fifth, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen securing sixth place after a delayed start to his session. The busy practice hour saw several drivers navigate perilous moments with lock-ups and gravel excursions, alongside a minor pit lane incident involving Russell and Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad.