Norris leads second practice session ahead of Barcelona Grand Prix
ESPN F1 • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
At the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on June 12, McLaren's Lando Norris secured the fastest time in the second practice session, recording a 1m15.426s. Norris finished just 0.009 seconds ahead of Mercedes driver George Russell, who previously topped the timesheets in the first practice. Oscar Piastri, also of McLaren, closely followed in the third position, finishing within 0.06 seconds of Norris. Several top drivers joined the practice after missing the first session, making it a significant opportunity for teams to assess their pace ahead of qualifying. The final practice will take place before qualifying on Saturday, where times will be further scrutinized for competitive insights.
- •Lando Norris topped FP2 with a lap time of 1m15.426s.
- •George Russell finished second, just 0.009 seconds behind.
- •Oscar Piastri placed third, within 0.06 seconds of Norris.
- •Top drivers participated after missing the first practice session.
- •Qualifying will follow on Saturday for further pace assessment.
- 5:07 PMESPN F1 — Norris tops the times in FP2, Russell behind
- 4:13 PMRacer — Norris tops Russell in second Barcelona GP practice
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Norris quickest in Barcelona second practice as big guns hit track
- 4:11 PMAutosport — F1 Barcelona GP: Norris tops FP2 from Russell by 0.009s
- 4:11 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Barcelona GP: Lando Norris edges 0.009s clear of George Russel
"Lando Norris snatched the fastest time of the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix's second practice session from George Russell by just 0.009s, as Oscar Piastri also got within 0.06s of his McLaren team-mate's benchmark. Norris, who missed FP1 as McLaren reserve Leonardo Fornaroli drove in an F1 session for the first time, concluded the customary FP2 soft-tyre running with a 1m15.426s, a ...Keep reading
"Lando Norris snatched the fastest time of the Barcelona Grand Prix's second practice session from George Russell by just 0.009s, as Oscar Piastri also got within 0.06s of his McLaren Formula 1 team-mate's benchmark. Norris, who missed FP1 as McLaren reserve Leonardo Fornaroli drove in an F1 session for the first time, concluded the customary FP2 soft-tyre running with a 1m15.426s, a lap that ...Keep reading
"McLaren world champion Lando Norris was fastest on Friday in second practice in Barcelona as top drivers entered the fray after missing the opening session. Norris, who has watched rivals Mercedes win all six grands prix this season, was 0.
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Jun 12, 2026, 5:07 PMNorris tops the times in FP2, Russell behind
McLaren's Lando Norris topped the timesheets during second practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
- RacerJun 12, 2026, 4:13 PMNorris tops Russell in second Barcelona GP practice
Lando Norris edged George Russell to the top spot at the end of Friday practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix at the head of a three-driver group spread across just 0.057s.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 4:11 PMNorris quickest in Barcelona second practice as big guns hit track
McLaren world champion Lando Norris was fastest on Friday in second practice in Barcelona as top drivers entered the fray after missing the opening session. Norris, who has watched rivals Mercedes win all six grands prix this season, was 0.
- AutosportJun 12, 2026, 4:11 PMF1 Barcelona GP: Norris tops FP2 from Russell by 0.009s
Lando Norris snatched the fastest time of the Barcelona Grand Prix's second practice session from George Russell by just 0.009s, as Oscar Piastri also got within 0.06s of his McLaren Formula 1 team-mate's benchmark. Norris, who missed FP1 as McLaren reserve Leonardo Fornaroli drove in an F1 session for the first time, concluded the customary FP2 soft-tyre running with a 1m15.426s, a lap that ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 12, 2026, 4:11 PMF1 Barcelona GP: Lando Norris edges 0.009s clear of George Russel
Lando Norris snatched the fastest time of the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix's second practice session from George Russell by just 0.009s, as Oscar Piastri also got within 0.06s of his McLaren team-mate's benchmark. Norris, who missed FP1 as McLaren reserve Leonardo Fornaroli drove in an F1 session for the first time, concluded the customary FP2 soft-tyre running with a 1m15.426s, a ...Keep reading
- Formula1.com—Norris tops the FP2 times in Barcelona
McLaren's Lando Norris finished fastest in Free Practice 2 ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with just 0.057s covering the World Champion from Mercedes' George Russell and team mate Oscar Piastri.
- Sky Sports—Norris pips Russell to top Barcelona practice with Antonelli off pace
Lando Norris pipped George Russell to the fastest time of second practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli only fifth as McLaren impressed to outpace Mercedes.
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