Japanese GP: Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in wet second F1 practice.
George Russell headed a Mercedes 1-2 in a sodden second practice ahead of Formula 1's 2022 Japanese Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen was eighth tenths adrift and Charles Leclerc struggled.
Oct 7, 2022, 8:32 AM
By: Matt Kew
Motorsport.com

The Silver Arrows duo looked strong on the intermediate compound to lead FP2 and showed few signs of the usual W13 struggle of generating sufficient tyre temperature.

Verstappen, who could win his second title this weekend, was some eight tenths in arrears as Leclerc took a visit to the gravel in his Ferrari to lap only 110th fastest.

With the 3.6-mile circuit still sodden, no one ventured out initially for the 90-minute session - FP2 having been extended by half an hour to theoretically accommodate a Pirelli test run.

‘Mercedes 1-2 in wet’;

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/j...tice/10380669/


(FP2) Second Practice Results – 2022 Japanese Grand Prix.
Suzuka, Japan
07/10/2022, 08:34
by Emer Hedderman
FormulaSpy

Results (Classification):
1. George Russell Mercedes -1:41.935
2. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +0.235
3. Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing +0.851
4. Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing +0.899
5. Kevin Magnussen Haas +1.252
6. Carlos Sainz Scuderia Ferrari +1.269
7. Fernando Alonso Alpine +1.598
8. Valtteri Bottas Alfa Romeo +1.798
9. Esteban Ocon Alpine +1.949
10. Zhou Guanyu Alfa Romeo +2.590

‘Japanese Grand Prix – Here are the complete results from the second practice ahead of the 2022 F1 World Championship race at Suzuka’;

https://formulaspy.com/f1/fp2-second...and-prix-80170


LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the action from second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix
07 October 2022
Becky Hart [Special Contributor]
Formula 1.

‘As it happened’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...i8r7yHCpr.html


Russell fastest in practice around soggy Suzuka
Suzuka, Japan
07/10/2022, 08:44
by Emer Hedderman
FormulaSpy

Japanese Grand Prix – George Russell put in the fastest time of the day as the Mercedes were the best in the rain as F1 made it’s return to Japan. The second practice of the Japanese Grand Prix had been scheduled for an extended 90 minute session to allow for Pirelli to run a test of their 2023 prototype tyres however with a wet circuit the test was postponed but, for some reason, the additional time would stay on the clock.

Russell’s remained as the only driver to set a sub-1:42 lap with a 1:41.935 as the best of the day, Hamilton ended FP2 in P2 just over two tenths slower than his teammate’s time and the only other driver to set a time faster than Fernando Alonso’s best in FP1.

The two Red Bulls slotted in over eight tenths behind the Mercedes with Verstappen just quicker than Sergio Perez. A late fast lap by Magnussen saw him move up into the top ten, the Haas driver slotting into P5 just 0.017 ahead of Sainz.

‘Soggy Suzuka’;

https://formulaspy.com/f1/russell-fa...y-suzuka-80177


Rain forces Pirelli’s planned Japanese GP tyre test to be moved to Mexico weekend
07 October 2022
Formula 1.

Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli have been forced to reschedule the 2023 dry tyre testing they had arranged for second practice at the Japanese Grand Prix due to poor weather conditions.

In a bid to help the Italian manufacturer with their preparations for next season, teams had agreed to extend Friday’s FP2 session at Suzuka from 60 to 90 minutes, with unmarked development rubber set aside for use.

However, heavy rain overnight and into Friday morning soaked the figure-of-eight circuit, with the inclement weather expected to continue for the remainder of the day, before clearing up as the weekend develops.

‘Pirelli’s tyre test to be moved to Mexico weekend’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...Lo6GzT2F6.html


Mick Schumacher wrecks Haas with crash after practice at Japanese GP as F1 hopes fade.
08:34, 7 OCT 2022
BY Mark Whiley

Mick Schumacher suffered a bizarre crash after a practice session at the Japan Grand Prix at Suzuka, ruling him out of the second session and denying him crucial running as he looks to secure his F1 future

The chequered flag had been thrown to mark the end of the session and the cars were making their way back to the grid to do practice starts or to return to the pits. However, Schumacher never made it as he suffered a high-speed crash on what should have been a cool-down lap, spinning and slamming into the barriers at high speed, wrecking the front of his car and damaging his floor and chassis.

As a result, Schumacher was ruled out of the second practice session as Haas started rebuilding his car ahead of Saturday’s running. The lack of running will rob the German of both confidence and preparation time ahead of a crucial race as he fights to save his F1 career. The former Formula 2 champion has endured a difficult second season at the sport’s top table, suffering several heavy crashes in the first half of the campaign.

‘Bizarre crash after a practice session’;

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1...japan-28175864