In a shocking turn of events at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix, McLaren’s rising star, Oscar Piastri, outshines the competition by setting the fastest time in the second practice session, overthrowing the likes of George Russell from Mercedes.
The session kicked off with Piastri’s teammate, Lando Norris, showing dominance by swiftly surpassing his FP1 leading time. However, it was Piastri who stole the spotlight halfway through with an impressive lap time of 1m12.760s on soft tires, securing the top spot on the leaderboard.
Despite Russell’s valiant efforts to catch up, Piastri maintained his lead, finishing the session 0.286s ahead of the Mercedes driver. Max Verstappen and Norris closely followed, trailing behind by 0.310s, showcasing an intense battle among the top drivers.
The Spanish fans had something to cheer for as Fernando Alonso delivered a commendable performance, securing the seventh position in front of his home crowd. The veteran driver from Aston Martin displayed his skill and experience on familiar turf.
As the teams shifted their focus to long runs, Piastri’s remarkable feat in FP2 undoubtedly raised the stakes for the upcoming races. With the competition heating up, all eyes are on the talented drivers vying for supremacy on the track.
