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Norris Tops the Charts with 1:04.580s
The second free practice session at the 2025 Austrian GP saw Lando Norris rise to the top, clocking the fastest lap of 1:04.580s, asserting McLaren’s pace on the Red Bull Ring’s high-speed layout. We break down the telemetry, sector times, top speed figures, and what this means heading into qualifying and race day.
Sector Breakdown – Smooth, Consistent, Clinical
From the telemetry analysis, Norris showed incredible consistency across all three sectors:
- Sector 1: 16.385s | Top Speed: 319.0 km/h
- Sector 2: 28.737s | Top Speed: 322.0 km/h
- Sector 3: 19.458s | Top Speed: 306.0 km/h
🟠 Fastest Lap: 1:04.580s
🟠 Overall Top Speed: 322.0 km/h
Norris extracted the most from the McLaren in Sector 2, hitting the joint-highest top speed of the day at 322 km/h, matching other frontrunners like Mercedes, Racing Bulls, and Ferrari.
Top Speed Comparison – Aston Martin Shocks Everyone
While McLaren showed strong consistency, Aston Martin impressed with raw straight-line speed, hitting 325 km/h, topping the FP2 speed charts.
Top Speed Rankings:
- Aston Martin – 325 km/h
- Red Bull Racing – 324 km/h
- McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes, Haas, Sauber, Racing Bulls – 322 km/h
- Alpine – 321 km/h
- Williams – 318 km/h
Despite their speed, Red Bull appears to be focusing more on race simulations and long runs during FP2.
Austrian GP FP2 Recap – Norris Stays Ahead
Top 3:
- Norris – 1:04.580
- Piastri – +0.157s
- Verstappen – +0.318s
This result sets the stage for a high-stakes race in Spielberg, where tire management and ERS deployment will be crucial.
What the Telemetry Tells Us
Norris maintained very high minimum speeds through Turn 6 and Turn 9, indicating a confident and planted car setup. The deceleration zones in Sectors 1 and 2 show strong braking performance, likely a mix of driver confidence and car balance.
Key insight: McLaren seems to have dialed in straight-line performance without sacrificing cornering stability, something that teams like Alpine and Williams still struggle with.
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Final Thoughts
McLaren is clearly a team to watch this weekend. With Norris setting the benchmark in both telemetry and top-line speed, all eyes will be on whether they can convert Saturday dominance into Sunday victory.
