Sports · 27 March 2026
Piastri Leads Competitive FP2 Session as McLaren Edges Mercedes in Japan
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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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