Ferrari's Leclerc Fourth, Hamilton Ninth in Barcelona FP2
Charles Leclerc placed fourth and Lewis Hamilton ninth in the second free practice session for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
- 1'15"799
- 1'16"631
- 57
What Happened
In the second free practice session for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished fourth and ninth, respectively. The team focused on fine-tuning, with both drivers running on Medium and Soft tyres. Leclerc's best time was 1'15"799, while Hamilton posted 1'16"631. Leclerc completed 29 laps, Hamilton 28, for a team total of 57 laps.
- 1'15"799
- 1'16"631
Why this matters
Free practice allows Ferrari to assess car performance and fine-tune setup before qualifying.
Terms in This Story
- Free practice
- A pre-race session allowing drivers and teams to test car setup and performance.
- SF-26
- Ferrari's 2026 Formula 1 car chassis designation.
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