Lewis Hamilton Fifth, Charles Leclerc Eighth in Austrian GP Free Practice 2
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finished fifth and eighth respectively in the second free practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix.
68
1'07"611
1'07"855
What Happened
In the second free practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari HP completed 68 laps. Lewis Hamilton set a best time of 1'07"611 on Soft tyres to finish fifth, while Charles Leclerc recorded 1'07"855 on Softs for eighth place. Both drivers also ran on Medium tyres for longer stints, and Hamilton practiced starts on the Soft compound.
- Total laps: 68
- Hamilton: 33 laps, fastest 1'07"611 (Soft)
- Leclerc: 35 laps, fastest 1'07"855 (Soft)
Why this matters
These practice times provide an early indication of Ferrari's competitive pace at the Spielberg circuit ahead of qualifying and the race.
Terms in This Story
- SF-26
- Ferrari's car designation for the 2026 Formula One season.
- Free practice
- A practice session held before qualifying to allow teams to set up the car and gather data.
- Soft tyres
- The softest compound in a tyre range, offering high grip but lower durability.
- Medium tyres
- A mid-range tyre compound balancing grip and durability.
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