Verstappen Slow in Second Japan Training
Oscar Piastri set the fastest lap time at the Suzuka test. Max Verstappen had a difficult practice session. Ferrari finished in the middle of the pack.
During the second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri recorded the fastest lap time of 1.30.133. Max Verstappen finished tenth, 1.376 seconds behind Piastri. Ferrari drivers finished in fifth and sixth place. This suggests a change in the competition within Formula 1.
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Highlights
Piastri Set Fastest Time
Oscar Piastri set the fastest lap time during the Suzuka test.
Verstappen Tenth Fastest
Max Verstappen finished tenth in the second practice session in Japan.
Large Gap to Piastri
Max Verstappen was 1.376 seconds behind Oscar Piastri.
Piastri Faster Than Mercedes
Oscar Piastri performed faster than the Mercedes team.
Verstappen Struggled in Training
Max Verstappen experienced a difficult training session at Suzuka.
Perspectives
- Oscar Piastri set the fastest lap time at Suzuka.
- Max Verstappen finished tenth in the second practice session.
- The gap between Verstappen and Piastri was significant.
- Ferrari finished in fifth and sixth place during the session.
NU.nl and NU.nl state Verstappen struggled significantly, creating a large gap.
NU.nl, NU.nl
Der Standard and RTL Nieuws suggest Verstappen’s performance was simply not competitive.
Der Standard, RTL Nieuws