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FP2: Raikkonen leads the way before loose tyre stops him

Kimi Raikkonen set the pace in FP2 in Bahrain as the lights took effect and the supersoft tyres failed to produce to make a massive impact on the lap times. Following a hot first practice in broad daylight, the more representative FP2 began at 6pm local time with Sakhir circuit's lighting system in effect and the track temperature down to 32'C. The drivers opted for a mix of the medium and soft tyres for their early run with Sebastian Vettel sitting at the top of the standings before they swapped to the supersoft Pirellis as they put in qualifying simulations. Despite the fast tyres, and likely light fuel loads, the drivers did not make the improvements that were expected. Kimi Raikkonen...
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