P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris pipped main 2025 F1 title rival Max Verstappen to top spot in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix FP1
Lando Norris outpaced his rival Max Verstappen in the first practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, despite initially trailing by 0.021s before overtaking with a fast lap time of 1m24.485s.
Verstappen struggled to match Norris’s pace, while third-place Charles Leclerc was just 0.016s behind.
Other notable performances included Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in fourth and sixth places, respectively, with Norris’s McLaren teammate, Pato O’Ward, also making a strong showing in 14th.
Rookie driver Ollie Bearman faced technical issues and had to retire early, while Ryo Hirakawa impressed as the fastest FP1-only driver in 11th place.
The session also saw minor incidents, such as Leclerc spinning and radio issues for Luke Browning at Williams.
