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The post-season test at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi is often the first chance to get an exciting glimpse of a F1 driver in their new colours. Here are the line-ups for each team
The post-season test at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi is a preview of Formula 1 drivers in new colors with Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes, Carlos Sainz at Williams, and Esteban Ocon at Haas highly anticipated by fans. Ten teams bring two cars each, one for a young driver with no more than two GP starts, and the other for Pirelli tyre testing. Drivers like Pato O’Ward at McLaren and Charles Leclerc at Ferrari are worth watching in their respective roles. The test also features up-and-coming drivers like Liam Lawson and Hadjar eyeing potential Red Bull seats. Excitement surrounds Kimi Antonelli’s debut for Mercedes, and Felipe Drugovich remains a key driver for Aston Martin. Alpine gives opportunities to young talents like Paul Aron and Jack Doohan in the test. Esteban Ocon will aim for a successful Haas debut alongside Hirakawa, emphasizing the mix of experience and youth at the test.
