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Norris Snags Fastest FP2 Lap by 0.009 s in Barcelona

6/12/2026

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Norris Sets Fastest

Lando Norris set the fastest lap (1:15.426) in Friday’s second practice at Barcelona-Catalunya, beating George Russell by 0.009 seconds.
Oscar Piastri finished third, 0.057 seconds behind Norris, and Charles Leclerc fourth, 0.373 seconds off the leader.
Max Verstappen placed sixth, 0.895 seconds back, said the tyres were “horrendous” as track temperature reached about 50 °C, prompting a virtual safety car after Liam Lawson’s car stopped with a suspected gearbox failure.

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Ferrari Unveils Upgrades

Ferrari introduced a new front wing, nose, revised floor, diffuser, and sidepods during the session.
Regulars Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli sat out the first practice to allow rookies to run.
Audi's Paul Aron replaced Nico Hulkenberg and recorded the sixth-quickest time of the session.
Williams' electrical issue kept Luke Browning in the garage for the whole session.

History

Historical Context

The June 19 2005 United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis saw fourteen Michelin-shod cars pull into the pits after the FIA refused a chicane, leaving only six Bridgestone cars to race. The controversy forced the FIA to tighten tyre-testing rules, a legacy that now pressures teams like Ferrari and drivers such as Lando Norris in Barcelona’s 2024 practice, where tyre degradation remains a key concern.

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Norris Sets Fastest

Lando Norris set the fastest lap (1:15.426) in Friday’s second practice at Barcelona-Catalunya, beating George Russell by 0.009 seconds.
Oscar Piastri finished third, 0.057 seconds behind Norris, and Charles Leclerc fourth, 0.373 seconds off the leader.
Max Verstappen placed sixth, 0.895 seconds back, said the tyres were “horrendous” as track temperature reached about 50 °C, prompting a virtual safety car after Liam Lawson’s car stopped with a suspected gearbox failure.

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