Overview
- Lando Norris led FP2 with a 1:25.816 lap to set the pace and boost McLaren’s home-race bid
- Ferrari’s SF-25 cars confirmed performance gains from their second event with the new floor, posting best sector times and strong long runs
- Andrea Stella said McLaren collated vital data overnight on its new floor upgrade to refine its qualifying setup
- Max Verstappen finished only fifth in FP2, highlighting Red Bull’s lingering setup and balance challenges
- Predicted cooler track temperatures offer Mercedes a critical chance to improve its heat-sensitive W16 ahead of qualifying