Ferrari also demonstrated strong pace. Both Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa were committed as they finished in third and fourth place. Alonso was caught out by the Sauber of Nico Hulkenberg on his quick run and narrowly missed the barrier at Rascasse. The Spaniard also brushed the wall at the final corner.
Mark Webber was fifth, while Kimi Raikkonen was sixth, ahead of team-mate Romain Grosjean, who crashed out of the session. The Frenchman was starting his qualifying simulation when he locked up into Sainte Devote and crashed into the barriers. The front left corner of his Lotus E21 was damaged, forcing him out of the session with 50 minutes remaining.
Jenson Button set the eighth fastest time, while reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel spent the opening part of the session in the garage before eventually setting the ninth quickest lap time. Paul di Resta rounded out the top 10. Friday is day off, and action conitnues with Saturday practice, followed by Qualifying.
SECOND FREE PRACTICE
P. DRIVER TEAM TIME GAP LAPS
1. Nico Rosberg Mercedes AMG 1:14.759 45
2. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes AMG 1:15.077 + 0.318 50
3. Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1:15.196 + 0.437 37
4. Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:15.278 + 0.519 38
5. Mark Webber Red Bull 1:15.404 + 0.645 41
6. Kimi Raikkonen Lotus 1:15.511 + 0.752 38
7. Romain Grosjean Lotus 1:15.718 + 0.959 10
8. Jenson Button McLaren 1:15.959 + 1.200 39
9. Sebastian Vettel Red Bull 1:16.014 + 1.255 32
10. Paul di Resta Force India 1:16.046 + 1.287 42
11. Adrian Sutil Force India 1:16.349 + 1.590 43
12. Sergio Perez McLaren 1:16.434 + 1.675 40
13. Nico Hulkenberg Sauber 1:16.823 + 2.064 42
14. Pastor Maldonado Williams 1:16.857 + 2.098 40
15. Esteban Gutierrez Sauber 1:16.935 + 2.176 44
16. Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso 1:17.145 + 2.386 37
17. Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso 1:17.184 + 2.425 42
18. Valtteri Bottas Williams 1:17.264 + 2.505 46
19. Jules Bianchi Marussia 1:17.892 + 3.133 40
20. Charles Pic Caterham 1:18.212 + 3.453 43
21. Max Chilton Marussia 1:18.784 + 4.025 40
22. Giedo van der Garde Caterham 1:19.031 + 4.272 30
FIRST FREE PRACTICE P. DRIVER TEAM TIME GAP LAPS
1. Nico Roberg Mercedes AMG 1:16.195 30
2. Fernando Alono Ferrari 1:16.282 + 0.087 26
3. Romain Grosjean Lotus 1:16.380 + 0.185 20
4. Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:16.394 + 0.199 22
5. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes AMG 1:16.469 + 0.274 27
6. Pastor Maldonado Williams 1:16.993 + 0.798 26
7. Mark Webber Red Bull 1:17.020 + 0.825 26
8. Jenson Button McLaren 1:17.129 + 0.934 28
9. Sergio Perez McLaren 1:17.378 + 1.183 24
10. Sebatian Vettel Red Bull 1:17.380 + 1.185 22
11. Kimi Raikkonen Lotus 1:17.509 + 1.314 25
12. Paul di Resta Force India 1:17.548 + 1.353 26
13. Adrian Sutil Force India 1:17.625 + 1.430 20
14. Nico Hulkenberg Sauber 1:18.193 + 1.998 25
15. Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso 1:18.454 + 2.259 24
16. Eteban Gutierrez Sauber 1:18.754 + 2.559 27
17. Valtteri Bottas Williams 1:18.830 + 2.635 27
18. Daniel Ricciardo Toro Rosso 1:19.067 + 2.872 24
19. Giedo van der Garde Caterham 1:19.203 + 3.008 20
20. Charles Pic Caterham 1:19.438 + 3.243 27
21. Jules Bianchi Marussia 1:19.773 + 3.578 19
22. Max Chilton Marussia 1:20.225 + 4.030 20
