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Leclerc: F1 Abu Dhabi GP front row a "big surprise" having feared Q1 exit

Leclerc ultimately lapped only 0.139 seconds shy of polesitter Max Verstappen in the final part of the shootout, with the Red Bull driver failing to improve on his last flying lap.

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Leclerc: F1 Abu Dhabi GP front row a “big surprise” having feared Q1 exit

Leclerc ultimately lapped only 0.139 seconds shy of polesitter Max Verstappen in the final part of the shootout, with the Red Bull driver failing to improve on his last flying lap.

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton suffers disastrous qualifying as Max Verstappen lands pole

Mercedes under threat from Ferrari in Constructors' battle for second place

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc for final pole

In a final qualifying session where the soft tyres were good for just a single flying lap – unlike the multiple fliers seen last week in Las Vegas – Lewis Hamilton was also knocked out in Q2 for Mercedes and Sergio Perez rued a track limits mistake in the other…

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen grabs pole as Hamilton, Sainz miss Q3

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F1 season-finale stats

Max Verstappen has re-written the history books in many ways in 2023, with an astonishing performance for Red Bull that has seen him dominate the field and leave the rest of the drivers battling for seconds.

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McLaren: Staying with Mercedes in F1 straightforward after "reassurance"

McLaren announced on Friday that it would extend its current deal with Mercedes for five more seasons, from 2026 until 2030.

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Russell heads final practice from Norris

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Russell heads final practice ahead of Norris

Russell overhauled an early benchmark from Sergio Perez to put his car on top with a 1m25.163s, and later increased the pace as the circuit improved over the course of the session; on his second soft-tyre run, he put together a 1m24.829s.

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McLaren: Staying with Mercedes for F1 2026 straightforward after receiving "reassurance"

McLaren announced on Friday that it would extend its current deal with Mercedes for five more seasons, from 2026 until 2030.

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Three hospitalised following five-car crash on M74

THREE people were taken to hospital after a five-car crash on a Scottish motorway.

The National (Scotland)

Wolff 'applauds' FIA for F1 swearing crackdown after official warning

The Mercedes team principal and his Ferrari opposite number, Fred Vasseur, were called to face the FIA stewards ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for incidents of swearing during an official press conference in Las Vegas.

Autosport

What was behind the Hamilton/Red Bull F1 soap opera

The story first emerged in the Daily Mail, claiming that Hamilton himself held talks with Red Bull before he signed his new Mercedes contract.

Autosport

FIA bans F1 pit exit overtakes after Verstappen incident in Abu Dhabi

Verstappen raised some eyebrows in second practice when he muscled his way past other cars in the narrow tunnel pit exit that passes under the main track at the Yas Marina circuit.

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Mercedes and Ferrari provide some fireworks in scrap for second place

Red Bull’s dominance has drained Formula One of excitement this year but there could still be a thrilling climax in Abu Dhabi

The Independent UK

What happened on the night of Princess Diana’s death?

Beloved royal was killed in car crash in Paris underpass on 31 August 1997, a tragedy set to be revisited in final series of The Crown

Autosport

Abu Dhabi GP: F1 tech images from the pitlane explained

The Ferrari SF-23 being prepared with a kiel probe rake ahead of the rear wheel on the right-hand side of the car to capture data during practice.

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What we learned from Friday practice at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP

George Russell and Charles Leclerc topped two intriguing Formula 1 practice sessions at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, amid a swathe of rookie appearances in FP1 and incidents in FP2.

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What happens to F1 cars and drivers when a season finishes?

The 2023 Formula 1 season is drawing to a close after a dominant campaign for world champions Max Verstappen and Red Bull, but what happens now?

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Hamilton’s father alleged to have made inquiry about switch to Red Bull

The Red Bull team principal has claimed that Anthony Hamilton approached him about the prospect of a move from Mercedes for his son

The Hindu

Sainz crashes, Leclerc fastest in Abu Dhabi practice

Leclerc tops shortened P2 at Abu Dhabi GP; Sainz crashes; Verstappen 3rd; Red Bull's Dennis & Hadjar impress; Hamilton absent; Drugovich 2nd in P1; Shwartzman 8th; Doohan avoids Sargeant; Pourchaire 14th; O'Ward 15th; O'Sullivan 18th; Bearman last.

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying – Start time, how to watch, TV channel

Charles Leclerc led the way for Ferrari in first practice, with Lando Norris ending up second-fastest for McLaren.

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

F1 undertook another mixed opening day of action, following the drama that hit Las Vegas GP FP1 and FP2, with the first session at the Yas Marina circuit effectively a mini rookie test with 10 new drivers in action.

Autosport

2023 F1 Abu Dhabi GP results: Leclerc fastest in crash-filled practice

Mercedes’ George Russell was fastest in Free Practice 1, by 0.28s from Aston Martin’s reserve driver Felipe Drugovich.

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Leclerc quickest in disrupted FP2 after Sainz, Hulkenberg crashes

The two incidents left only a quarter of an hour of real running at the end of the session, in which Leclerc posted a 1m24.809s to fire his way up to the top of the order - then at the expense of the two Alfa Romeos who had opened the…

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