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