Norris tops Las Vegas FP2 as evolving grip and red flags shaped the session. The focus keyphrase highlights the session leader.
Opening phase on medium tyres
Max Verstappen led early laps with 1:36.029. Grip improved steadily and fuel loads dropped as track conditions evolved.
Mercedes and McLaren exchanges
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell traded fastest times. Oscar Piastri then moved ahead before Lando Norris gained P1.
Leclerc finds early pace
Charles Leclerc posted 1:33.763 ten laps into his run. His pace showed Ferrari’s consistency as the field prepared for soft tyres.
Soft-tyre runs begin
Liam Lawson jumped to second after switching compounds. Soon after, Norris delivered 1:33.602 to reclaim the session lead.
Red flag interruptions
A loose drain cover at Turn 17 halted Russell’s fast lap. The track needed inspection and repairs, cutting useful running time.
Final minutes disrupted
The field rushed out after the restart. Leclerc slowed with a problem and stopped, causing the second red flag of the session.
Power and performance notes
McLaren’s Mercedes unit showed strong top-end efficiency. Ferrari delivered clean mid-corner drive. Mercedes offered balanced power.
Team impressions
Sauber and Racing Bulls showed solid pace. Their consistency highlighted strong setups during longer runs on evolving asphalt.
Session outcome
Norris stayed fastest ahead of Antonelli and Leclerc. Limited soft-tyre laps left several drivers without clean qualifying runs.
Full FP2 result
The table below shows the full FP2 classification with main car names only.
| Pos | Driver | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 4 | Nico Hülkenberg | Sauber |
| 5 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
| 6 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 7 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | Williams |
| 9 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 10 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 11 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 12 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 13 | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 14 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 15 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull |
| 16 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
| 17 | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 18 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 19 | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 20 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber |
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Source: FIA