Antonelli tops second practice session
Weather changes hit the circuit as foggy conditions loomed over the track
After earlier issues forcing Dino Beganovic and Freddie Slater to retire during first practice, Charles Leclerc and Nico Hulkenberg returned to the second practice.
Kimi Antonelli set the benchmark of the session with a 1:11.857, as Lando Norris slotted into second two tenths behind. After earlier session issues, Max Verstappen quickly emerged as third, only two tenths away from Antonelli.
After Slater's issue earlier in the session, Hulkenberg was unable to compete in the session.
Earlier issues in Practice 1 from cold tyre pressure which caused multiple drivers to lock up into Turn 1, hit George Russell as the Mercedes driver had a significant lockup into the firs corner.
Isack Hadjar was having a strong session as he ran in fifth, eight tenths off Norris' quickest time.
Charles Leclerc took to the wheel for the first time and was struggling after earlier issues with hydraulic issues, with the Monegasque was running in 11th position.
Oliver Bearman had a strong session, as the Haas driver was running in the top ten, only 1.2 seconds behind the lead.
After his debut session Rafael Camǎra, the hometown hero was putting in crucial mileage ahead of his debut qualifying session and running in 16th.
Antonelli led the session with a strong 1:10.763, Norris was close behind with two and half tenths and concluded the session with Norris and Verstappen behind.
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