After setting the second fastest time during the first practice session, Fernando Alonso set the fastest time during the second practice session. After his fastest time in the first practice session, Max Verstappen had to settle for the third fastest time this time.
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The second practice session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia started with a ten-minute delay. The reason for the delay: problems with a manhole cover in the pit lane. After an inspection, the second practice session could start under ‘safe conditions’.
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It was less safe for a while when Logan Sargeant in his Williams F1 car had to swerve from Lewis Hamilton, who pulled over very slowly and late. That could certainly have been much worse, but both drivers escaped unscathed.
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On a street circuit like Jeddah it is a matter of pushing the limits and gradually finding the right rhythm in order to go faster and faster. They drive closer and closer to the walls and at very high speeds.
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The second practice session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit will be held in conditions that are much more representative of qualifying and the race. After all, the sun had set and the riders were trying to set the fastest lap time under artificial light.
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Ultimately it was Fernando Alonso who set the fastest time in the Aston Martin F1 car. George Russell was about two tenths slower in the Mercedes while Max Verstappen was third fastest, about three tenths behind Alonso.
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