McLaren dominates second free practice in Abu Dhabi, Ferrari doesn’t shine

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McLaren dominance in Abu Dhabi FP2

The second free practice session of the Abu Dhabi GP ended with McLaren dominance. Indeed, on the Yas Marina track, Lando Norris set the fastest time of 1:23.517, ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri and a surprising Niko Hulkenberg in the Haas.

It does not go beyond fourth place for Carlos Sainz, who pays a gap of almost half a second from the Briton. Fifth place for Lewis Hamilton, who precedes his future teammate Charles Leclerc. Completing the top 10 are Valtteri Bottas, Kevin Magnussen, Alexander Albon and Yuki Tsunoda.

Session to forget, on the other hand, for George Russell, Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen, who finish 13th, 14th and 17th, respectively.

FP2 Ranking FP2 Gp Abu Dhabi 2024

1 Lando Norris McLaren 1:23.517

2 Oscar Piastri McLaren +0.234

3 Nico Hulkenberg Haas F1 Team +0.462

4 Carlos Sainz Ferrari +0.582

5 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +0.602

6 Charles Leclerc Ferrari +0.684

7 Valtteri Bottas Kick Sauber +0.713

8 Kevin Magnussen Haas F1 Team +0.718

9 Alexander Albon Williams +0.752

10 Yuki Tsunoda RB +0.980

11 Liam Lawson RB +0.986

12 Pierre Gasly Alpine +1,000

13 George Russell Mercedes +1.017

14 Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing +1.038

15 Zhou Guanyu Kick Sauber +1.040

16 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin +1.057

17 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing +1.081

18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin +1.169

19 Jack Doohan Alpine +1.444

20 Franco Colapinto Williams +1.748

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