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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Russell tops rookie-filled opening practice
During FP1 of the season finale, 10 drivers were replaced by rookies who needed to fulfill their practice running requirement for the year. Red Bull had Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez make way for Jake Dennis and Isack Hadjar. George Russell set the fastest lap time early on, followed by Mick Doohan and Logan Sargeant nearly colliding. There were moments of cars bottoming out and several drivers struggling to maintain control out of the final corner. The session ended with a test of the new rain light warning systems on the cars’ rear.
