Oscar Piastri Sets Fastest Time in F1 Australian Grand Prix FP2

Home favourite Oscar Piastri set the fastest lap of the day in the second practice session for the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.

The McLaren driver posted a 1:19.729, finishing just over two-tenths ahead of Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, who took second. George Russell completed a Mercedes one-two-three, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc rounding out the top five.

Max Verstappen and reigning champion Lando Norris were sixth and seventh fastest, while Cadillac’s Sergio Perez was unable to record a timed lap.

The full top 10 times from the session:

1. Oscar Piastri – McLaren – 1:19.729
2. Kimi Antonelli – Mercedes – 1:19.943
3. George Russell – Mercedes – 1:20.049
4. Lewis Hamilton – Ferrari – 1:20.050
5. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari – 1:20.291
6. Max Verstappen – Red Bull – 1:20.366
7. Lando Norris – McLaren – 1:20.794
8. Arvid Lindblad – Racing Bulls – 1:20.922
9. Isack Hadjar – Red Bull – 1:20.941
10. Esteban Ocon – Haas – 1:21.179

Piastri’s pace highlighted McLaren’s strong start to the weekend, signalling a competitive challenge for the leading teams as the season opener progresses.