Overview
- Lando Norris set the Monza FP2 pace in 1:19.878, with Charles Leclerc just 0.083s behind and Carlos Sainz third as 17 cars ran within a second.
- Kimi Antonelli spun into the Lesmo 2 gravel to trigger a red flag that ended his session early and cost Mercedes valuable long‑run data.
- Race control opened investigations into Oscar Piastri for a red‑flag procedure infringement and Gabriel Bortoleto for a pass under yellows, with outcomes pending.
- In Barcelona MotoGP, Brad Binder topped the training with a 1:38.141 session lap record ahead of Pedro Acosta, while Francesco Bagnaia finished 21st and will face Q1.
- Günther Steiner’s takeover of the Tech3 MotoGP team was made official for 2026, with Steiner to serve as CEO as the squad continues with KTM machinery.