Sports · 27 March 2026
Piastri Leads Competitive FP2 Session as McLaren Edges Mercedes in Japan
Oscar Piastri set the fastest time in second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, leading Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. The McLaren driver’s lap of 1:30.133 put him just ahead in a tightly contested session, with the top three separated by fractions of a second. The result signals improved pace from McLaren after earlier struggles, while Mercedes remains closely competitive heading into qualifying.
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