2015 F1 Round 11 Belgian Grand Prix FP2 – Rosberg fastest again despite spin after right-rear tyre failure

Rosberg remained fastest in second practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on the afternoon of August 21, setting a 1:49.385. Hamilton was second, 0.302 seconds behind, with Ricciardo and Kvyat third and fourth.

Rosberg initially held the advantage on medium tyres before switching to softs and improving to a 1:49.385. Hamilton followed with a 1:49.687 but could not beat his team-mate in the session.

Rosberg then began a long run on soft tyres. As he approached Blanchimont, his right-rear tyre suddenly lost pressure and the car spun at high speed. He avoided the barriers and climbed out safely, while the session was interrupted.

Late in the session, Ericsson lost control at Pouhon and the left-front of his Sauber brushed the barrier, prompting another red flag. Ericsson was unhurt, and his earlier lap left him eighth.

Ricciardo was third with a 1:50.136, ahead of Kvyat in fourth. Räikkönen and Hülkenberg both recorded a 1:50.461 and were placed fifth and sixth in the official classification.

Grosjean was seventh, Nasr ninth and Vettel tenth. Grosjean also stopped on track with a power problem near the end of practice, while his earlier valid time remained on the timesheets.

Pérez was 11th, Sainz 12th, Verstappen 13th and Bottas 14th. Maldonado returned after his car was repaired following his first-practice accident and finished 15th in FP2.

Massa was 16th, with Button and Alonso 17th and 18th. Stevens and Merhi occupied the final two places. Both McLarens used updated Honda power units and remained near the back of the timesheets.