Overview

• Lando Norris set the fastest time in both practice sessions, solidifying McLaren's dominance early in the 2025 Formula 1 season.
• Oscar Piastri joined Norris at the top of the timesheets in the shortened second session, despite limited track time due to disruptions.
• Jack Doohan suffered a high-speed crash in the second session, attributed to an open DRS, leaving his Alpine car destroyed but the driver unharmed.
• The second practice session was reduced to just 22 minutes following four red flags, including a fire caused by sparks on the circuit's grass.
• Yuki Tsunoda impressed in his debut with Red Bull, finishing sixth in the first session, while rookie Isack Hadjar secured a top-10 finish.