The session was red-flagged after Charles Leclerc lost control of his Ferrari at Turn 7 and crashed heavily backwards into the barriers at Turn 8, causing significant rear-end damage.
Most of the field focused on unmarked development tires, with Lewis Hamilton finishing as the fastest driver specifically using the prototype rubber in fourth place. The session was red-flagged after Charles Leclerc lost
During the second practice session (FP2) for the , George Russell set the fastest time for Mercedes with a lap of 1m 19.970s. The session was extended to 90 minutes to allow for Pirelli 2023 prototype tire testing, though Russell was able to set his benchmark on current-spec soft tires as he had missed the first practice session. Key Incidents & Highlights The session was extended to 90 minutes to
Russell, Yuki Tsunoda , and Esteban Ocon occupied the top three spots, having all returned to their cars after sitting out FP1 for rookie drivers. FP2 Top Results George Russell Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri Esteban Ocon Lewis Hamilton Sergio Pérez Red Bull Racing The session was red-flagged after Charles Leclerc lost