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Piastri and Norris dominate Bahrain GP FP2 amid grip challenges and competitive tensions

Oscar Piastri's impressive pace in FP2 and McLaren's one-two finish set the stage for a fierce battle, challenging rival teams to rise to the occasion.

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Motorsport.comGpblogFormula1+2
Updated 4h ago
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Expert Commentary

Expert Commentary on McLaren's Place in the Race Dynamics

Key Facts
  • Team Principal Andrea Stella cautioned against claims of McLaren's dominance, emphasizing that the performance margins are small.Motorsport
  • Stella's Perspective on the race weekend highlights the ongoing tension and competitive spirit among teams.Motorsport
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Live Updates

Live Updates and Driver Performance in FP2

Lando Norris fastest lap in FP1
1:33.204
Bbc
Lewis Hamilton's lap time in FP1
1:33.800
Bbc
Lando Norris fastest lap in FP2
1:30.659
Formula1
Oscar Piastri lap time in FP1
1:34.508
Formula1
Oscar Piastri lap time in FP2
1:30.505
Formula1
Key Facts
  • Grip Issues during FP1 led to various challenges for drivers as temperatures dropped significantly before FP2, affecting performance.Motorsport.com
  • Charles Leclerc and Alexander Albon faced grip challenges as both went off at the beginning of the session.Gpblog
  • McLaren's Performance proved superior in FP2, with no competitor coming close to their lap times.Gpblog
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Background Context

Background of Grip Challenges and Timing Adjustments in FP Sessions

Time gap between Piastri and Norris
0.154
Bbc
Time gap between Piastri and Russell
0.527
Bbc
Key Facts
  • Practice Sessions revealed grip issues as Lando Norris recorded a lap time of 1:33.204 in FP1 and a 1:30.659 in FP2, showcasing improvement under difficult conditions.Formula1
  • Oscar Piastri took the top spot in FP2 with a time of 1:30.505, edging out his teammate Norris by 0.154 seconds.Bbc
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