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Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri FP1 replacements confirmed as Honda offer to Red Bull revealed – RacingNews365 Review
Ferrari has confirmed the replacement of Lewis Hamilton with Arthur Leclerc, Charles Leclerc’s brother, for first practice before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend. The Leclerc brothers also teamed up in FP1 before last season’s Abu Dhabi GP, marking a significant moment for the family. McLaren announced Pato O’Ward as the replacement for Oscar Piastri in Free Practice 1 at Abu Dhabi, putting Piastri at a disadvantage due to missing the opening 60 minutes of practice. Honda reportedly made a remarkable offer to Red Bull in a bid to keep Yuki Tsunoda on the Formula 1 grid amid recent developments. McLaren revealed a special livery for the three-way F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi, featuring a fan-inspired design created in partnership with BAT’s brand VELO. Ralf Schumacher has advised McLaren to be open to implementing team orders against Oscar Piastri to secure victory over Max Verstappen in the F1 title race at Abu Dhabi. Nico Hulkenberg unveiled a special helmet for his 250th grand prix start at the landmark Abu Dhabi GP, marking a significant milestone in his career as Stake’s final race before the transition to Audi.
