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Australian Grand Prix Free Practice 2 - Results

Full results from Free Practice 2 for the Australian GP at Melbourne's Albert Park, round 1 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.

2026 Australian Grand Prix - Free Practice 2 results

Pos Driver Team Time Laps
1 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:19.729s 26
2 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes +0.214s 31
3 George Russell Mercedes +0.320s 28
4 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari +0.321s 32
5 Charles Leclerc Ferrari +0.562s 30
6 Max Verstappen Red Bull +0.637s 13
7 Lando Norris McLaren +1.065s 29
8 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls +1.193s 30
9 Isack Hadjar Red Bull +1.212s 28
10 Esteban Ocon Haas +1.450s 29
11 Oliver Bearman Haas +1.597s 31
12 Nico Hülkenberg Audi +1.622s 34
13 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls +1.629s 29
14 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi +1.939s 28
15 Alexander Albon Williams +2.118s 32
16 Pierre Gasly Alpine +2.438s 16
17 Carlos Sainz Williams +2.524s 10
18 Franco Colapinto Alpine +2.890s 27
19 Valterri Bottas Cadillac +3.931s 28
20 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin +4.933s 18
21 Lance Stroll Aston Martin +6.087s 13
22 Sergio Perez Cadillac 2
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