Overview
- Officials and team representatives reported a suspected loose manhole cover at Turn 17, prompting two red flags and track checks.
- Nearly 20 minutes of FP2 running were lost, eliminating the planned long‑run phase used to assess tyre degradation and race strategy.
- Lando Norris set the fastest FP2 time for McLaren in 1:33.602, though the interrupted session limits the significance of the order.
- Charles Leclerc parked at Turn 5 with a gearbox/clutch fault; FIA stewards determined a defect prevented selecting neutral and issued no penalty.
- Cold, low‑grip conditions continue to promote right‑front graining, leaving teams with only FP3 to recover setup and tyre insights before qualifying.