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While three Ford Mustang drivers, Cam Waters, David Reynolds and Thomas Randle fought for the win in the penultimate race of the year Kostecki, who started from pole position in his Erebus Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro, drove to a conservative sixth place, to assure himself of the title with Sunday’s race…

Verstappen raised some eyebrows in second practice when he muscled his way past other cars in the narrow tunnel pit exit that passes under the main track at the Yas Marina circuit.

The Red Bull team principal has claimed that Anthony Hamilton approached him about the prospect of a move from Mercedes for his son

Sainz crashed early in the session as he passed the pit exit, bringing out the first of two red flags that greatly reduced the track time available for all drivers, with Nico Hulkenberg causing the second.

Leclerc tops shortened P2 at Abu Dhabi GP; Sainz crashes; Verstappen 3rd; Red Bull's Dennis & Hadjar impress; Hamilton absent; Drugovich 2nd in P1; Shwartzman 8th; Doohan avoids Sargeant; Pourchaire 14th; O'Ward 15th; O'Sullivan 18th; Bearman last.

Charles Leclerc led the way for Ferrari in first practice, with Lando Norris ending up second-fastest for McLaren.

FP2 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale was halted for a total of 37 minutes due to two crashes.

F1 undertook another mixed opening day of action, following the drama that hit Las Vegas GP FP1 and FP2, with the first session at the Yas Marina circuit effectively a mini rookie test with 10 new drivers in action.

With 21 points splitting factory Ducati rider Bagnaia and Pramac’s Martin coming into this weekend’s finale, Friday’s second practice was a crucial session.