ABU DHABI, – Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was high of the timesheets as Formulation One wrapped up the season with a remaining check in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
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His departed teammate Carlos Sainz had a primary full day with new employers Williams, and was second quickest, whereas a solid of younger hopefuls changed race regulars to get invaluable observe time within the newest equipment.
Sainz did the second most laps, a complete of 146 equal to greater than two and a half races on the Yas Marina circuit, after RB’s Liam Lawson .
Leclerc examined Pirelli’s 2025 tyre compounds, doing 134 laps and setting a greatest time of 1 minute 23.510 seconds whereas his youthful brother Arthur and Italian Antonio Fuoco took turns driving the Ferrari vacated by Sainz.
RB driver Yuki Tsunoda loved a profession first check with senior workforce Crimson Bull, who had France’s Isack Hadjar within the different automobile, on the circuit that hosted Sunday’s remaining race of the season.
“It’s the first time in the past four years that I have driven a different car. You can physically feel why the RB20 has been fighting for a championship this year, it feels like a very different car to drive,” stated the Japanese.
“It’s been such an enjoyable atmosphere in the garage. I feel like the car suits my driving style and I haven’t struggled much at all to adapt.”
McLaren’s race winner Lando Norris was additionally again in motion with Oscar Piastri and Mexican IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward after celebrating their first constructors’ championship since 1998.
“I enjoyed being back on track for the morning supporting Pirelli with the development of next year’s tyres,” stated Norris.
“It’s now time to relax after such an incredible end to the season, the team deserve some well-earned time off before we go again next year.”
Mercedes had George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, the 18-year-old Italian who’s changing seven occasions world champion Lewis Hamilton subsequent season, on observe.
Hamilton, who’s shifting to Ferrari, was in Malaysia for an occasion with workforce sponsor Petronas.
Aston Martin had Brazilian reserve Felipe Drugovich and American F2 driver Jak Crawford in motion and Renault-owned Alpine examined Estonian reserve Paul Aron and Australian Jack Doohan.
Esteban Ocon had his first style of the Haas automobile after leaving Alpine earlier than Sunday’s race whereas Sauber examined with their 2025 lineup of Nico Hulkenberg and Brazilian F2 champion Gabriel Bortoleto.
“Today marked my first day as a Formula One driver. It’s an amazing feeling,” stated Bortoleto.
The 2025 season begins in Melbourne on March 16.