Ahead of today's second session, the air temperature is 20 degrees C, while the track temperature is 29 degrees. It is somewhat overcast. Hamilton, who has a 10-place grid penalty on Sunday after receiving a fourth ICE, was quickest, out-pacing title rival Verstappen by 0.425. Though Sainz starts from the grid after taking a while new engine, Ferrari was looking good with both cars in the top five. The Alpine pair, Norris and Gasly also looked good. Interestingly, the combination of softer tyres and a water-blasted track surface has led to times being around 10s quicker than last year. The lights go green and Giovinazzi leads the way, followed by Schumacher, Mazepin, Raikkonen and Leclerc....
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