On Friday, December 5, the first practice session for the final round of the 2025 Formula 1 season—the —took place at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Idman.Biz reports that British McLaren driver Lando Norris set the fastest time. Four-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull recorded the second-best time, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished third.
Oscar Piastri (McLaren) did not participate in the session, with Pato O’Ward taking his place.
Formula 1, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – First Practice Results:
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:24.485
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +0.008
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) +0.016
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) +0.123
- Nico Hulkenberg (Kic-Zauber) +0.144
- George Russell (Mercedes) +0.248
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Kic-Zauber) +0.257
- Oliver Bearman (Haas) +0.274
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) +0.286
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine) +0.370
- Ryo Hirakawa (Haas) +0.449
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) +0.492
- Paul Aron (Haas) +0.719
- Patricio O’Ward (McLaren) +0.761
- Arvid Lindblad (Red Bull) +0.771
- Arthur Leclerc (Ferrari) +0.875
- Ayumu Iwasa (Racing Bulls) +0.990
- Luke Browning (Williams) +1.005
- Jack Crawford (Aston Martin) +1.404
- Kian Shields (Aston Martin) +1.947
