Hamilton tops Bahrain GP second practice

Lewis Hamilton set the pace in the second practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday, topping the timesheets ahead of Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas.

The Mercedes driver clocked a fastest lap time of 1:30.025, edging out his Red Bull rival Verstappen by just 0.1 seconds. Bottas, Hamilton’s teammate, finished third fastest.

Hamilton’s performance in the second practice session further solidifies his status as a top contender for the weekend’s race. The British driver is aiming for his eighth world championship this season, and his strong showing in Bahrain is a promising start to his campaign.

The Bahrain Grand Prix is set to take place on Sunday, and all eyes will be on Hamilton as he looks to kick off his title defense with a victory.