F1: Red Bull's Ricciardo sets the pace at second practice

Monte Carlo: Daniel Ricciardo in his Red Bull (above) scorched to the fastest time ahead of the two Mercedes in yesterday's action-packed second free practice for Sunday's 74th running of the Monaco GP.

The Australian clocked a best lap time around the Mediterranean street circuit in one minute and 14.607 seconds to finish more than six-tenths of a second faster than defending three-time champion Lewis Hamilton and nearly nine-tenths clear of championship leader Nico Rosberg.

Ricciardo's teammate and record-breaking teenager Max Verstappen was fourth-fastest, behind Rosberg.