FP2 – Aussie on top in Australia
Nic Morley set the fastest lap today, putting his new McLaren on top ahead of his previous team – Williams. Sauber continued their excellent pace, with third and fourth, whilst Franklin’s Lotus claimed 5th. Nyanken couldn’t quite get the same out of his car, finishing down in 17th.
Mercedes looked a lot better in the second session, both managing the top 10, which definitely would have pleased Sunderland after he finished behind his former team in FP1.
Varga and Ingram couldn’t match their times in FP1, leading many to believe that they were trying new setups and strategies, though it clearly didn’t work.
The most notable of facts seems to be that teams with Firestone are fairing slightly better than those with any other tyre manufacturer.
1. Morley (McLaren)
2. Kingshark (Williams)
3. Chan (Sauber)
4. d’Hazorme (Sauber)
5. Franklin (Lotus)
6. Sunderland (Mercedes)
7. Bomeny (Ferrari)
8. Needham (Caterham)
9. Armos (Mercedes)
10. Frog (Marussia)
11. Robson (Red Bull)
12. Ingram (Williams)
13. Cucamest (Caterham)
14. Mathershaw (Ferrari)
15. Varga (McLaren)
16. Gilbert (Marussia)
17. Nykänen (Lotus)
18. Czaczyk (Infiniti)
19. Hofman (Infiniti)
20. Eberhart (Mallya)
21. Kirkham (Ford)
22. Bakhtiari (Mallya)
23. Widger (Spyker)
24. Graham (Red Bull)
25. Haddleton (Ford)
26. Downton (Pagani)
27. Butler (Spyker)
28. Peacock (Pagani)