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 morning session of the first day saw McLaren's IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward get his first experience in an F1 car, where he set the pace.
The full times are listed below.
Abu Dhabi F1 Testing - Day 1 Results (Morning times)
| Position | Driver | Team | Time | Laps | Car |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pato O'Ward | McLaren | 1:25.260 | 48 | 2021 |
| 2. | Oscar Piastri | Alpine | 1:25.480 | 59 | 2021 |
| 3. | Nyck de Vries | Mercedes | 1:25.549 | 35 | 2021 |
| 4. | Nick Yelloly | Aston Martin | 1:26.254 | 54 | 2021 |
| 5. | Guanyu Zhou | Alfa Romeo | 1:26.263 | 42 | 2021 |
| 6. | Liam Lawson | AlphaTauri | 1:26.365 | 62 | 2021 |
| 7. | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:26.579 | 64 | Mule |
| 8. | Juri Vips | Red Bull | 1:26.647 | 71 | 2021 |
| 9. | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:26.989 | 87 | Mule |
| 10. | Antonio Fuoco | Ferrari | 1:27.324 | 70 | 2021 |
| 11. | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | 1:27.348 | 50 | Mule |
| 12. | Logan Sargeant | Williams | 1:27.476 | 76 | 2021 |
| 13. | Daniel Ricciardo | McLaren | 1:27.508 | 36 | Mule |
| 14. | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 1:28.112 | 58 | Mule |
| 15. | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:28.978 | 47 | Mule |
| 16. | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | 1:29.601 | 47 | Mule |
| 17. | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:30.134 | 57 | Mule |
| 18. | Mick Schumacher | Haas | 1:30.345 | 25 | Mule |
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