Just two days after the end of the season, Leclerc set the fastest lap while testing 2025 tire compounds for Pirelli at the 2024 F1 post-season test at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi.
Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap during post-season testing for Scuderia Ferrari at Yas Marina Circuit. During the nine-hour race, both novice and regular riders tested various settings and 2025 Pirelli tires. Leclerc overtook his former team-mate Carlos Sainz, who finished second on his Williams debut. Mercedes’ George Russell was third. Sainz performed well in his first test with Williams in the morning and quickly adapted to the team. His second-place finish proved he can adapt well to his new surroundings, giving Williams hope of a strong 2025 season. The test provided valuable insight as the team prepares for next season, showcasing the potential of the new driver and car setup.
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McLaren took part in the test with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. They are focused on testing new components and improving the car for the 2025 season rather than chasing fast lap times. This approach is in line with McLaren’s strategy to build on its success in 2024.
F1: Abu Dhabi post-season testing results
After Yuki Tsunoda played for VCARB for several seasons, Red Bull gave him his first test with the home team. Tsunoda completed valuable laps and finished mid-table, while Red Bull focused on improving their 2024 car in order to continue their dominance in the upcoming season. Liam Lawson, riding for VCARB, finished 13th and set the benchmark for laps completed, finishing with an impressive 159 laps of the Yas Marina trip, the best of all drivers Most.
| Location | driver | team | time | Number of laps |
| 1 | Charles Leclerc | ferrari | 1 minute 23.510 seconds | 134 |
| 2 | Carlos Sainz | williams | 1 meter 23.635 seconds | 146 |
| 3 | George Russell | Benz | 1 minute 23.789 seconds | 134 |
| 4 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber | 1 minute 23.856 seconds | 113 |
| 5 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Benz | 1 minute 23.873 seconds | 62 |
| 6 | Iwasa Ansuke | VCARB | 1 minute 24 seconds 100 seconds | 110 |
| 7 | Pato O’Ward | McLaren | 1 minute 24 seconds 222 seconds | 116 |
| 8 | Jack Doohan | alps | 1 meter 24.268 | 137 |
| 9 | Paul Aaron | alps | 1 minute 24 seconds 275 seconds | 121 |
| 10 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 1 minute 24 seconds 305 seconds | 119 |
| 11 | Luke Browning | williams | 1 minute 24 seconds 375 seconds | 105 |
| 12 | Ryo Hirakawa | Haas | 1 minute 24 seconds 435 seconds | 133 |
| 13 | Liam Lawson | VCARB | 1 minute 24 seconds 440 seconds | 159 |
| 14 | Arthur Leclerc | ferrari | 1 minute 24.576 seconds | 68 |
| 15 | Isaac Hajar | red bull | 1 minute 24 seconds 632 seconds | 125 |
| 16 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1 minute 24 seconds 678 seconds | 84 |
| No. 17 | Yuki Tsunoda | red bull | 1 minute 24 seconds 689 seconds | 127 |
| 18 | Gabriel Bortoletto | bet | 1 minute 24.738 seconds | 130 |
| 19 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1 minute 24.838 seconds | 72 |
| 20 | like crawford | Aston Martin | 1n24.997s | 109 |
| twenty one | Felipe Drukovic | Aston Martin | 1 meter 25.014 seconds | 146 |
| No. 22 | frederick westy | Benz | 1 minute 25 minutes 159 seconds | 55 |
| twenty three | Antonio Foucault | ferrari | 1 minute 25 seconds 238 seconds | 73 |
Williams also gave rookie Luke Browning a chance to impress. Browning put in a strong lap and finished in the top 12, underscoring his potential as a future F1 driver. In post-season testing, Mercedes’ rising star Kimi Antonelli also continued to prepare for his F1 debut.
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The 2025 F1 season will kick off with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 16.
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