During the second practice session for the , George Russell set the fastest time for Mercedes with a lap of 1m 19.970s. The 90-minute session, which was extended to accommodate 2023 Pirelli tire testing, was headlined by a significant crash involving Ferrari's Charles Leclerc , who lost control at Turn 7 and slid into the barriers at Turn 8. FP2 Session Highlights
: Much of the extended session was dedicated to testing unmarked development Pirelli tires, with teams following specific stint lengths and fuel loads.
: Charles Leclerc brought out a red flag just before the halfway mark after a heavy impact damaged the rear of his Ferrari.