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Charles Leclerc set the pace ahead of former teammate Carlos Sainz as the 2024 Formula 1 season came to a conclusion with testing in Abu Dhabi. All teams were allowed to run two cars at the one-day…
Charles Leclerc set the pace ahead of former teammate Carlos Sainz in the 2024 Formula 1 season conclusion testing in Abu Dhabi, topping the times with a 1m23.510 in his Ferrari. All teams participated with two cars, one for a rookie driver and one for tire testing by Pirelli. Sainz impressed on his first official outing for Williams, completing 146 laps and showcasing his potential. Nico Hulkenberg, testing for Sauber, was fourth fastest, familiarizing himself with a new team after leaving Haas. Other remarkable performances came from rookies Luke Browning and Ryo Hirakawa, and Liam Lawson, likely to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull in the future.
