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Find out which drivers are taking part in FP1 for the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – and which of the title-contenders is to miss the session.
Nine rookie drivers from eight different teams will participate in Free Practice 1 at the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. According to F1 rules, each regular race driver must hand over their car for two FP1 sessions annually, with eight drivers still needing to do so, including Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton.
Eight of the nine drivers have previous FP1 experience, with Arvid Lindblad set to substitute for Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull. However, the most intriguing driver is FIA F2 driver Cian Shields, who will take over Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin. Shields, who hasn’t scored a point in two F2 seasons, will make his F1 debut during the grand prix weekend.
Furthermore, reserve driver Jak Crawford will replace Lance Stroll in the other Aston Martin car for one session. A comprehensive list of all FP1 drivers for the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix can be found below. To see the complete list of every 2025 FP1 driver, visit the provided link.
