P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari drivers Robert Shwartzman and Oli Bearman, plus Aston Martin reserve Felipe Drugovich, looked to be the most impressive performers in a first practice session for the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in which 10 rookies participated
Ferrari-backed drivers Robert Shwartzman and Ollie Bearman, along with Aston Martin reserve Felipe Drugovich, stood out in the first practice session of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which featured 10 rookie participants. Shwartzman, driving in place of Charles Leclerc, was only 0.027 seconds slower than regular driver Carlos Sainz, while Drugovich was the second fastest overall behind George Russell’s Mercedes. Bearman continued to showcase his talent by performing impressively in Nico Hulkenberg’s car, lapping just 0.107 seconds off Kevin Magnussen’s pace. Pato O’Ward, newly confirmed as a McLaren reserve for 2024, lapped within half a second of Oscar Piastri, and Zak O’Sullivan had a solid F1 debut for Williams. Jack Doohan narrowly avoided a major accident when Logan Sargeant’s Williams forced him to swerve, and Jake Dennis emerged as the quickest Red Bull rookie. AlphaTauri made a strong start to their weekend, with Daniel Ricciardo lapping third quickest.
