The second practice session of the Japan Grand Prix at Suzuka was also disrupted by crashes and fires, but Oscar Piastri came out as the fastest driver. The Australian newcomer’s performance shone through amidst a session of drama, as drivers struggled with difficult conditions on the demanding Suzuka circuit. The session was severely disrupted by Jack Doohan’s high-speed crash, as his car collided with barriers, bringing the red flag out.
Doohan’s spectacular crash was the most serious of the day but fortunately, he was not hurt. His wreck happened at one of the high-speed parts of the circuit, and his car burst into flames, further disrupting the proceedings. Emergency crews worked quickly to clear the wreckage and get all the drivers to safety. The red flag indicated teams had little time on the track to make their adjustments and get their setups correct before the subsequent qualifying sessions.
Despite the interruptions, Piastri’s speed shone through, with the McLaren driver setting the fastest lap time of the session. His performance was closely followed by other top contenders, but it was clear that the unpredictable nature of the practice would make the remainder of the weekend more uncertain for many drivers.
As the weekend at the Japan GP unfolds, the world will be watching the grid to see how teams handle the tricky conditions and if there are any more incidents on the high-speed Suzuka circuit.
