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Piastri tops FP2 as McLaren challenges Mercedes at Japanese GP
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Oscar Piastri set the fastest time of 1:30.133 in second practice for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, beating Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli by 0.092 seconds on soft tires. George Russell was third for the constructors' leaders, with McLaren teammate Lando Norris fourth.
Lando Norris led the way in the second practice session for the Barcelona Grand Prix, beating George Russell by 0.009 seconds. Oscar Piastri finished third for McLaren.
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Oscar Piastri set the fastest time in second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, but Mercedes showed superior long-run pace. The session highlighted how new 2026 hybrid regulations are transforming driving through the track's Esses section. Teams like McLaren acknowledged they remain behind the frontrunners.