Overview

• Jack Doohan crashed his Alpine car at high speed during the second Formula 1 training session at Suzuka Circuit, causing significant damage.
• Sparks from the crash ignited dry grass on the trackside, resulting in a fire that delayed the session by 23 minutes.
• Doohan was unharmed and exited the car on his own but was taken to the track hospital for precautionary checks.
• The session resumed but faced further interruptions, including Fernando Alonso sliding into gravel, leading to additional red flags.
• Oscar Piastri recorded the fastest lap in the disrupted second session, while Lando Norris led the first session earlier in the day.