Practice 2 · Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Russell fastest in Practice 2 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
George Russell topped Practice 2 with a 1:43.347, 0.552s clear of Antonelli.
George Russell (Mercedes) set the pace in Practice 2 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with a best lap of 1:43.347, 0.552s quicker than Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Max Verstappen was third, 0.827s off the top.
Mercedes, Red Bull Racing and Ferrari filled the top of the order, with the top 10 covered by 1.943s and three drivers within a second of the fastest time.
All of the top 10 set their best laps on the soft tyre.
Valtteri Bottas completed the most laps, 26.
Practice times don't always tell the full story: teams run different fuel loads and programmes, and the order often changes once qualifying runs begin.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Best lap | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:43.347 | |
| 2 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:43.899 | +0.552s |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:44.174 | +0.827s |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:44.473 | +1.126s |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:44.665 | +1.318s |
| 6 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:44.831 | +1.484s |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:44.843 | +1.496s |
| 8 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:44.857 | +1.510s |
| 9 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 1:44.868 | +1.521s |
| 10 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 1:45.290 | +1.943s |
Written automatically from the official timing. Results can change after stewards' decisions.
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