Ferrari has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton will be replaced by Arthur Leclerc, the brother of Charles for first practice ahead of this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The Leclerc brothers also partnered each other in FP1 ahead of last season's Abu Dhabi GP, in what was a historic moment for the family.
READ MORE: Ferrari confirm Lewis Hamilton Abu Dhabi FP1 replacement
Oscar Piastri set for critical Abu Dhabi disadvantage as McLaren replacement named
McLaren has confirmed that Pato O'Ward is to deputise for Oscar Piastri in Free Practice 1 at the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Piastri has no choice but to miss the opening 60 minutes of practice at Yas Marina, as he has only filled one of the two mandatory slots for his car to be handed over to a rookie driver.
READ MORE: Oscar Piastri set for critical Abu Dhabi disadvantage as McLaren replacement named
Honda made Red Bull offer in Yuki Tsunoda F1 survival bid - report
It has been reported that Honda made Red Bull a remarkable offer, in an attempt to keep Yuki Tsunoda on the Formula 1 grid.
Red Bull announced on Tuesday afternoon that Tsunoda would not hold a race seat next season within the Austrian organisation, with Isack Hadjar to partner Max Verstappen.
READ MORE: Honda made Red Bull offer in Yuki Tsunoda F1 survival bid - report
McLaren unveil special livery for three-way F1 title showdown
McLaren has unveiled a special livery for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which will see either Lando Norris, Max Verstappen or Oscar Piastri crowned as world champion.
The Woking-based outfit will run a fan-inspired design in collaboration with principal partner BAT’s brand VELO.
READ MORE: McLaren unveil special livery for three-way F1 title showdown
McLaren receive firm team order instruction to defeat Max Verstappen to F1 title
Ralf Schumacher has told McLaren it must be prepared to implement team orders against Oscar Piastri in order to defeat Max Verstappen to the F1 crown in Abu Dhabi.
Both Verstappen and Piastri enter the finale with a points deficit to Lando Norris, with 408 points playing 396, and 392, respectively.
READ MORE: McLaren receive firm team order instruction to defeat Max Verstappen to F1 title
Nico Hulkenberg unveils special helmet for landmark Abu Dhabi GP
Nico Hulkenberg has unveiled the special helmet he is to use to celebrate his 250th grand prix start this weekend in Abu Dhabi.
Hulkenberg is to become the 13th driver to make 250 grand prix starts this weekend celebrating Stake's final race before it becomes Audi.
READ MORE: Nico Hulkenberg unveils special helmet for landmark Abu Dhabi GP
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