Norris tops the FP2 times in Barcelona
Lando Norris and George Russell lead the standings following the opening practice sessions of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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📍 How it ended
The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix practice sessions concluded with Lando Norris topping the FP2 times, edging ahead of George Russell by a margin of 0.009 seconds. Russell had led the first practice session, while Norris later took the fastest lap in FP2.
Coverage of the event then quieted without further updates on qualifying or race outcomes.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Lando Norris recorded the fastest time in the second practice session at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, narrowly edging out George Russell by 0.009 seconds. This followed an earlier session where Russell set the pace, with Oscar Piastri also noted for his performance.
Coverage from Formula 1, Motorsport.com, ESPN, The Race, and the BBC highlights the competitive margins between the top drivers. Reporting also noted the participation of rookies during the first practice session, which saw Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli sit out the session.
Future updates will track the continuing performance of McLaren and other teams as the event progresses. Official coverage does not yet specify the full impact of these practice results on the upcoming race.
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Quick answers
Who set the fastest time in the second practice session?
Lando Norris recorded the fastest time in the second practice session.
Who led the first practice session?
George Russell set the pace during the first practice session.
Did all regular drivers participate in the first practice session?
No, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli did not participate in the first practice session.
Coverage (13)
- F1 Today | McLaren emerge as Mercedes' main rival as Gasly's Monaco podium restored Yahoo Sports · 91d ago
- Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: George Russell fastest in first practice, Oscar Piastri behind ESPN · 91d ago
- What the teams said – Friday in Barcelona-Catalunya Formula 1 · 91d ago
- F1 Barcelona GP: George Russell tops Barcelona first practice Motorsport.com · 91d ago
- Winner and losers from Barcelona GP F1 practice The Race · 91d ago
- Russell sets pace in Barcelona FP1 as two rookies impress The Race · 91d ago
- F1 Barcelona GP: Lando Norris edges 0.009s clear of George Russel Motorsport.com · 91d ago
- Norris gives his take on McLaren's Barcelona chances Formula 1 · 91d ago
- Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Lando Norris quickest in second practice, George Russell close behind ESPN · 91d ago
- Which F1 rookies will drive in Barcelona-Catalunya GP first practice as Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Antonelli sit out session Sky Sports · 91d ago
- LIVE: F1 Barcelona Grand Prix updates - FP2 coming up Motorsport.com · 91d ago
- Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: George Russell fastest in first practice from Oscar Piastri BBC · 91d ago
- Norris tops the FP2 times in Barcelona Formula 1 · 91d ago
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