FP2 for 2024 Japanese GP: follow the real-time results and updates | Suzuka Formula 1 timings. Follow the real-time results and updates from FP2 for Japanese GP.

Suzuka, a track that weaves its way into the very fabric of Formula 1 history, remains one of the most challenging and revered circuits on the calendar. With its unique figure-eight layout, it features a mix of high-speed corners, technical sections, and the iconic 130R and Spoon Curve, demanding the utmost precision and bravery from the drivers. Its combination of fast, flowing sections and more rhythmical, technical parts means that getting the car setup just right is both crucial and challenging, highlighting the importance of the FP2 session.

The second practice session at Suzuka is particularly significant for teams and drivers. After an initial assessment of performance and conditions in FP1, FP2 provides a prime opportunity to test adjustments and prepare for the qualifying and race conditions. With the session taking place in the afternoon, it closely mirrors the timing of the race, offering valuable insights into the track conditions, tire behavior, and fuel loads that teams can expect. This is the moment when long-run simulations are carried out, and the data collected here is pivotal for formulating race strategies.

Our dedicated coverage of the second free practice session for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka ensures that fans won’t miss a moment of the action. So, as the teams gear up to unlock the secrets of Suzuka, be sure to tune in to our live updates, with Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc ready to return on track behind the wheel of the SF-24 cars:

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