Formula 1 2021 draws to a close this week with a two-day test at the Yas Marina Circuit. Technically, there are two tests taking place concurrently.
One of these for Pirelli, with all of the teams taking part in 18-inch tyre testing using mule cars - modified 2018 cars built to run the newer, bigger wheels that are set to be introduced in 2022. Williams, while able to take part in this test if they wanted to, aren't participating as they never built a mule car for this purpose.
Separately, a dedicated Young Driver Test is underway. All of the teams are fielding a junior driver (of two Grands Prix experience or fewer), who are able to drive the 2021 cars on the outgoing 13-inch wheels.
The full times for Day 1 are listed below.
Abu Dhabi F1 Testing - Day 1 Results
| Position | Driver | Team | Time | Laps | Car |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nyck de Vries | Mercedes | 1:23.194 | 77 | 2021 |
| 2. | Liam Lawson | AlphaTauri | 1:24.517 | 125 | 2021 |
| 3. | Oscar Piastri | Alpine | 1:24.523 | 131 | 2021 |
| 4. | Pato O'Ward | McLaren | 1:24.607 | 92 | 2021 |
| 5. | Guanyu Zhou | Alfa Romeo | 1:25.142 | 119 | 2021 |
| 6. | Juri Vips | Red Bull | 1:25.198 | 97 | 2021 |
| 7. | Nick Yelloly | Aston Martin | 1:25.333 | 118 | 2021 |
| 8. | Daniel Ricciardo | McLaren | 1:26.252 | 95 | Mule |
| 9. | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:26.579 | 143 | Mule |
| 10. | Robert Shwartzman | Ferrari | 1:26.694 | 73 | 2021 |
| 11. | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:26.989 | 87 | Mule |
| 12. | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | 1:27.183 | 127 | Mule |
| 13. | Antonio Fuoco | Ferrari | 1:27.324 | 146 | 2021 |
| 14. | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | 1:27.348 | 131 | Mule |
| 15. | Logan Sargeant | Williams | 1:27.476 | 92 | 2021 |
| 16. | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 1:27.553 | 128 | Mule |
| 17. | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:28.013 | 124 | Mule |
| 18. | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:28.062 | 132 | Mule |
| 19. | Mick Schumacher | Haas | 1:28.499 | 100 | Mule |
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