The second practice session (FP2) for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka was marked by rainy conditions, delaying the start as teams waited for the weather to improve. Despite the wet start, Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes was the first to venture out onto the track on a set of medium tires for one exploratory lap. Teams such as McLaren and Mercedes opted to wait in the garage initially, closely monitoring the rainy conditions. The session eventually saw some activity, with drivers cautiously navigating the slippery track.
Lewis Hamilton is first out of the traps π» "It's pretty dry" he reports #F1 #JapaneseGP https://t.co/1lAJLM0BUq
We have a car on track! π₯³ Lewis is the first driver out during FP2 π https://t.co/WyuJmF1jKJ
We have our first car out on track πͺ It's Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes on a set of medium tyres for one exploratory lap. #F1 #JapaneseGP https://t.co/byg8xNWVAn
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Over at McLaren, we use the phrase 'soon' loosely. π #JapaneseGP π―π΅ https://t.co/aYpD5vM2nA
FP2 has begun. No cars on track yet due to the weather! π§οΈπ We'll be out there soon... π #JapaneseGP
Drivers in the pit lane - track conditions check! #HaasF1 #JapaneseGP #FP2 https://t.co/1kRkWczjIv
Williams confirm no FP2 running for Logan β https://t.co/zUqQXKrltX
OP ready and waiting. π― #JapaneseGP π―π΅ https://t.co/9tje7u2FW8
Cherry Blossom + @alo_oficial + @AstonMartinF1 = π―π΅π https://t.co/DJAdunecEX
Time for one more check-in. We'll be on track soon! #JapaneseGP π―π΅ https://t.co/05IyMql5xs
FP2 up next π―π΅ https://t.co/lY3HJb2MjI
Itβs time for FP2, but weβre sticking in the garage for a bit longer while we wait out the rain βοΈ Expecting the weather to clear up in the next 10 minutes π https://t.co/PDciWR8YMT
FP2 is underway, but it's raining π§ So, instead, here's an undercover Aston Martin fan and the COOLEST hat you will see today π https://t.co/nWdemN3mK1
π’ FP2 GREEN LIGHT π’ The session has started but no drivers on track yet Everyone's keeping a close eye on the radar π #F1 #JapaneseGP https://t.co/sWdXrwjALz
π’ Green light on FP2 π’ Itβs a wet start π§οΈ, both cars remain in the garage.
As we prepare to head out for FP2, π don't forget to download the McLaren App and follow all the LIVE on-track action once we leave the garage! π§‘π
Second practice begins now! But with the rain, thereβs not much action at the moment π―π΅ #HaasF1 #JapaneseGP #FP2 https://t.co/QBQJGHf4cv
Visors down. #JapaneseGP https://t.co/6QXHSW9F2T
The clock starts for FP2 but a brief shower means no oneβs ready to head out yet βοΈ #JapaneseGP π―π΅ #F1 https://t.co/GTFgwzUQ5r
Current conditions in Suzuka... βοΈπ§οΈβοΈ #F1 #JapaneseGP https://t.co/Fjj8OCxok1
FP2 is GO! However, the rain has been falling at Suzuka which means we don't expect a flurry of cars out on track yet π’π§οΈ #F1 #JapaneseGP https://t.co/QrA2MSzQ2N