P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Russell tops first practice with 10 rookies in action
In FP1, 10 drivers, including rookies, participated, with all teams except AlphaTauri completing their rookie practice running requirement for the year. Red Bull had Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez make way for Red Bull development driver Jake Dennis and Isack Hadjar. George Russell set the early benchmark time, followed by Mick Doohan and Logan Sargeant having a near collision. Russell improved his time, finishing the session with the fastest lap. Drugovich, Ricciardo, Bottas, and Stroll also completed strong laps. There were moments of cars going sideways, and the teams used the session to evaluate parts for the 2024 campaign. The session concluded with a test of new rain light warning systems.
