FP2 top speed analysis: low drag for Ferrari SF-23 despite big wing | 2023 Japan GP. Low drag for Ferrari SF-23 despite big wing in Japan.

Let’s take a look at the top speeds from FP2 at Suzuka:

Source: FDataAnalysis

Was Singapore just a dream for Ferrari? The top speeds from the second free practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix shows that Red Bull is unfortunately back to business: not only is Max Verstappen topping the standings again (+0.32s on Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc at Suzuka), but the Red Bull RB19 has the best top speed again!

Ferrari has low drag despite the big wing

The fastest and slowest cars in FP2 are both HONDA-Powered

It is interesting, though, that Ferrari and Red Bull have the same top speed even though this time it is Red Bull who is running a less lodes wing, while we’re used to seeing the opposite. Redbull is maybe trying to avoid heavy tyre degradation