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Abu Dhabi GP FP1: Final Standings and Key Takeaways

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
January 9, 2025
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Abu Dhabi GP FP1: Final Standings and Key Takeaways

Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 6, 2024 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during practice REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

The first practice session at the Yas Marina Circuit for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix saw Charles Leclerc rise above early technical challenges to top the timesheets, narrowly ahead of Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton.


Top Performers

  1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 1:24.321
    Despite spending much of the session in the garage due to a battery issue, Leclerc delivered a stunning lap to claim P1. Ferrari is pulling out all the stops as they aim to overturn McLaren’s lead in the Constructors’ Championship.
  2. Lando Norris (McLaren) – +0.221
    Norris showed consistent pace across his 24 laps, staying within striking distance of Leclerc. McLaren’s strong showing underlines their intent to secure their first constructors’ crown since 1998.
  3. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – +0.485
    Hamilton looked competitive, keeping the gap to the top two under half a second. His Mercedes team is focusing on maximizing their performance to end the season on a high.

Notable Highlights

  • Franco Colapinto impressed with P7 in his Williams, only 1.061 seconds off Leclerc, showcasing promise in his FP1 outing.
  • Felipe Drugovich continued to shine for Aston Martin, finishing inside the top 10 with P9, reinforcing his potential for a future full-time seat.
  • Arthur Leclerc, making his debut for Ferrari, ended in P18, 1.858 seconds behind his elder brother Charles. It was a historic moment for the Leclerc family, marking the first time two brothers have participated in the same session for Ferrari.

Midfield Battle

  • Nico Hulkenberg (Haas) and Pierre Gasly (Alpine) both delivered competitive laps, finishing P6 and P5 respectively, less than a second off the lead.
  • Sergio Perez (Red Bull Racing) continued to struggle, placing P10 and over a second behind the leaders. This highlights Red Bull’s unusual lack of pace during FP1.

Rookies and Young Drivers

  • Liam Lawson (RB) and Isack Hadjar (Red Bull Racing) clocked solid laps, finishing P12 and P15 respectively.
  • Jack Doohan (Alpine) managed a respectable P19, gaining valuable track time and finishing within two seconds of the leader.
  • Luke Browning (Williams) rounded out the standings in P20, 2.198 seconds off Leclerc but showing promise in his first F1 outing.

Key Takeaway

Ferrari and McLaren are locked in a high-stakes battle for the constructors’ title, and FP1 has set the tone for a thrilling weekend. While Leclerc’s top performance gives Ferrari a glimmer of hope, McLaren’s consistent form with Norris ensures this fight will go down to the wire. Meanwhile, the young guns made a strong impression, highlighting the bright future of Formula 1.

PosDriverTeamBest
1Charles LeclercFerrari1:24.321
2Lando NorrisMcLaren1:24.542
3Lewis HamiltonMercedes1:24.806
4George RussellMercedes1:25.165
5Pierre GaslyAlpine1:25.333
6Nico HulkenbergHaas1:25.373
7Franco ColapintoWilliams1:25.382
8Kevin MagnussenHaas1:25.444
9Felipe DrugovichAston Martin1:25.471
10Sergio PerezRed Bull Racing1:25.483
11Fernando AlonsoAston Martin1:25.504
12Liam LawsonRB1:25.563
13Valtteri BottasSauber1:25.611
14Ryo HirakawaMcLaren1:25.874
15Isack HadjarRed Bull Racing1:25.877
16Zhou GuanyuSauber1:25.921
17Ayumu IwasaRB1:26.121
18Arthur LeclercFerrari1:26.179
19Jack DoohanAlpine1:26.304
20Luke BrowningWilliams1:26.519
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