FP2 Results Overview: Norris Dominates Under the Lights
George Russell secured third for Mercedes at +0.379 seconds, while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri ended 11th at +0.680 seconds after returning to the car following FP1 rookie duties for Pato O’Ward. Norris completed a practice double, having also led FP1.
[Image of Yas Marina Circuit Layout]Session Key Moments
Conditions at Yas Marina cooled as sunset approached, mimicking qualifying and race scenarios, with teams like McLaren and Red Bull applying setup tweaks between sessions. Early pace came from rookies like Isack Hadjar on softs, but frontrunners switched to soft Pirellis later.
Verstappen first hit 1:23.446 before Norris responded decisively. A brief tension arose when Norris nearly collided with Verstappen, prompting radio complaints, though stewards took no further action.
Oscar Piastri struggled on his initial qualifying simulation, dropping to 10th then 11th after a lock-up at Turn 6, trailing mediums early by eight-tenths. Other notables included Oliver Bearman fourth for Haas (+0.418), Nico Hulkenberg fifth for Kick Sauber (+0.467), and Charles Leclerc eighth for Ferrari (+0.575).
Full FP2 Timesheet
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:23.083 | – |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:23.446 | +0.363 |
| 3 | George Russell | Mercedes | – | +0.379 |
| 4 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | – | +0.418 |
| 5 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber | – | +0.467 |
| 11 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | – | +0.680 |
Sources
- Motorsport.com: EL2 Norris renforce confiance
- Formula1.com: FP2 Norris leads Verstappen
- PlanetF1: Abu Dhabi GP 2025 FP2 Report & Results
- RacingNews365: 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi GP – FP2 Results