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Oscar Piastri was fastest in second practice at the Japanese Grand Prix as four red flags led to a truncated session.
After Lando Norris led the way in the morning, McLaren team-mate Piastri had the upper hand later in the day as his time of 1m28.114s was 0.048s faster than Norris.
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Four red flags led to plenty of running time being lost, the first of which occurred following a huge accident for Alpine rookie Jack Doohan.
With all the talk about the Red Bull stable swapping Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, it was Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar who got closest to the McLaren duo although a number of runners did not set a competitive time on the soft tyre.
After the session resumed following Doohan’s shunt at Turn 1, a spin for Fernando Alonso also caused a red flag and it would return twice more before the end of the hour as scorched areas of grass at the side of the track needed extinguishing.
Carlos Sainz reported an early issue in his Williams but things were much worse for Doohan moments later.
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing crash
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing crashRudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
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Having skipped FP1 for Alpine reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa, Doohan completed just four laps before a big shunt into the barriers at Turn 1 – the Australian walking away having climbed out of his wrecked car.
The session resumed with just half of the time remaining but another red flag was caused by Alonso spinning off into the gravel.
When two more red flags were required late on due to separate instances of burning grass, it was Piastri who had set the benchmark time.
Local hero Tsunoda impressed on his Red Bull debut, getting to within a tenth of a second of new team-mate Max Verstappen in FP1, but the delays meant the Japanese driver did not set a representative FP2 time on the fastest soft rubber.
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Lewis Hamilton was fourth for Ferrari ahead of Lawson, while George Russell, Charles Leclerc, Verstappen, Pierre Gasly and Sainz rounded out the top 10.
F1 Japanese GP – FP2 results
Photos from Japanese GP – Practice
Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLarenMark Sutton / Motorsport Images
Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images
General view
General viewClive Rose / Getty Images
Clive Rose / Getty Images
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin RacingBryn Lennon – Formula 1
Bryn Lennon – Formula 1
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull RacingClive Mason – Getty Images
Clive Mason – Getty Images
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls Rudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Rudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariJayce Illman – Getty Images
Jayce Illman – Getty Images
Ryo Hirakawa, Alpine reserve driver
Ryo Hirakawa, Alpine reserve driver Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
General view
General viewClive Rose / Getty Images
Clive Rose / Getty Images
Lily Zneimer, girlfriend of Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Lily Zneimer, girlfriend of Oscar Piastri, McLarenJayce Illman – Getty Images
Jayce Illman – Getty Images
Jack Doohan, Alpine
Jack Doohan, AlpineClive Mason – Getty Images
Clive Mason – Getty Images
Alex Albon, Williams with his girlfriend, Lily Muni He
Alex Albon, Williams with his girlfriend, Lily Muni HeKym Illman (Getty Images)
Kym Illman (Getty Images)
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull RacingSam Bagnall / Motorsport Images
Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, MercedesSam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
Nico Hulkenberg, SauberBryn Lennon – Formula 1
Bryn Lennon – Formula 1
George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, MercedesClive Mason – Getty Images
Clive Mason – Getty Images
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull RacingSam Bagnall / Motorsport Images
Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images
General view
General viewClive Rose / Getty Images
Clive Rose / Getty Images
Jean Alesi in the Paddock
Jean Alesi in the Paddock Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
Ryo Hirakawa walks in the paddock with his family
Ryo Hirakawa walks in the paddock with his familyKym Illman (Getty Images)
Kym Illman (Getty Images)
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 TeamClive Mason – Getty Images
Clive Mason – Getty Images
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull RacingMark Thompson – Getty Images
Mark Thompson – Getty Images
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, MercedesClive Mason – Getty Images
Clive Mason – Getty Images
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, FerrariZak Mauger / Motorsport Images
Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 TeamClive Mason – Getty Images
Clive Mason – Getty Images
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull RacingMark Thompson – Getty Images
Mark Thompson – Getty Images
Fans
FansBryn Lennon – Formula 1
Bryn Lennon – Formula 1
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner, Red Bull RacingMark Thompson – Getty Images
Mark Thompson – Getty Images
Car of Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
Car of Lance Stroll, Aston Martin RacingPhilip Fong – AFP – Getty Images
Philip Fong – AFP – Getty Images
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 TeamPeter Fox – Getty Images
Peter Fox – Getty Images
Alex Albon, Williams
Alex Albon, WilliamsBryn Lennon – Formula 1
Bryn Lennon – Formula 1
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 TeamPeter Fox – Getty Images
Peter Fox – Getty Images
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull RacingMark Thompson – Getty Images
Mark Thompson – Getty Images
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariMOHD RASFAN-AFP via Getty Images
MOHD RASFAN-AFP via Getty Images
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson, Racing BullsRudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Rudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Ryo Hirakawa, Alpine
Ryo Hirakawa, Alpine Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images
Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull RacingPhilip Fong – AFP – Getty Images
Philip Fong – AFP – Getty Images
Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
Nico Hulkenberg, SauberAndy Hone / Motorsport Images
Andy Hone / Motorsport Images
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLarenMark Sutton / Motorsport Images
Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson, Racing BullsRudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Rudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariSam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, FerrariClive Rose / Motorsport Images
Clive Rose / Motorsport Images
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariAndy Hone / Motorsport Images
Andy Hone / Motorsport Images
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, Carlos Sainz, Williams
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, Carlos Sainz, Williams
Members of team Ferrari
Members of team FerrariPhilip Fong – AFP – Getty Images
Philip Fong – AFP – Getty Images
George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, MercedesSam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin RacingZak Mauger / Motorsport Images
Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls, Laurent Mekies, Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls, Laurent Mekies, Racing BullsRudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Rudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, MercedesSam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLarenSteven Tee / Motorsport Images
Steven Tee / Motorsport Images
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull RacingMark Thompson – Getty Images
Mark Thompson – Getty Images
Alexander Albon, Williams
Alexander Albon, WilliamsPeter Fox – Getty Images
Peter Fox – Getty Images
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, MercedesAndy Hone / Motorsport Images
Andy Hone / Motorsport Images
Ryo Hirakawa, Alpine
Ryo Hirakawa, AlpineMark Sutton / Motorsport Images
Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariMark Thompson – Getty Images
Mark Thompson – Getty Images
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin RacingZak Mauger / Motorsport Images
Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images
George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, MercedesSam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls Team
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls TeamRudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Rudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Carlos Sainz, Williams
Carlos Sainz, WilliamsClive Rose / Getty Images
Clive Rose / Getty Images
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLarenMOHD RASFAN-AFP via Getty Images
MOHD RASFAN-AFP via Getty Images
Pierre Gasly, Alpine
Pierre Gasly, AlpineSam Bagnall / Motorsport Images
Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariMOHD RASFAN-AFP via Getty Images
MOHD RASFAN-AFP via Getty Images
Carlos Sainz, Williams
Carlos Sainz, WilliamsMark Sutton / Motorsport Images
Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images
Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLarenClive Rose / Getty Images
Clive Rose / Getty Images
Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLarenClive Rose / Getty Images
Clive Rose / Getty Images
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariClive Rose / Getty Images
Clive Rose / Getty Images
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing crash
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing crashRudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Rudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing crash
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing crashRudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Rudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 TeamSam Bagnall / Motorsport Images
Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images
Jack Doohan, Alpine crash
Jack Doohan, Alpine crashBryn Lennon – Formula 1
Bryn Lennon – Formula 1
Jack Doohan, Alpine crash
Jack Doohan, Alpine crashBryn Lennon – Formula 1
Bryn Lennon – Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariBryn Lennon – Formula 1
Bryn Lennon – Formula 1
Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLarenMark Sutton / Motorsport Images
Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariMark Sutton / Motorsport Images
Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 TeamPeter Fox – Getty Images
Peter Fox – Getty Images
Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLarenMark Sutton / Motorsport Images
Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, FerrariBryn Lennon – Formula 1
Bryn Lennon – Formula 1
Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls
Isack Hadjar, Racing BullsRudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Rudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Images
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Red Bull RacingMark Thompson – Getty Images
Mark Thompson – Getty Images
Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber
Gabriel Bortoleto, SauberAndy Hone / Motorsport Images
Andy Hone / Motorsport Images
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, FerrariZak Mauger / Motorsport Images
Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 TeamPeter Fox – Getty Images
Peter Fox – Getty Images
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