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Last day of F1 2018 track; Leclerc, Gasly and Sainz make their official debut for the 2019 teams at Ferrari, Red Bull and McLaren
By Matt Morlidge
Last updated: 28/11/18 14h40
Charles Leclerc successfully completed his first tests as Ferrari's official driver as he closed the F1 2018 season in Abu Dhabi.
Leclerc will become the second youngest rider in Scuderia history when he makes his race debut for the team next season. He made 135 laps on his first and last day in the 2018 car in the post-season tests.
In addition, Leclerc's time – 1: 36.450 – was faster than his 2019 teammate, Sebastian Vettel, from day one.
The Monegasque driver, who had a great rookie season at Sauber, was one of many drivers to have tested for his new team while Pirelli 's tire mixes for next year were set to work.
Leclerc finishes in front Pierre Gasly on the last day of the 2018 season, the Frenchman making his official salute for Red Bull as he prepares to replace Daniel Ricciardo.
Lance Stroll, not officially announced to Force India but in the car for the second day in a row, was third.
There were also other novice drivers in the colors of the team.
Having been abandoned by the old Gasly team a little over a year ago, Daniil Kvyat It was technically his third start for Toro Rosso on the second day, before his full-time return to the F1 grid.
Kvyat completed the most laps of the day, with 155.
Carlos Sainz, replacing Fernando Alonso at McLaren, was also in action for his new team, driving the MCL33 on the Yas Marina circuit.
Antonio Giovinazzi (Sauber) as well as Robert Kubica and George Russell (both Williams) were the other drivers offering a glimpse of F1 2019.
But there are also unknown names in action, with Louis Deletraz debuting the tests for Haas while Artem Markelov is running in the Haas – both are F2 protected.
Valtteri BottasMeanwhile, ended his tough season with another day in the Mercedes.
The next time the drivers enter an F1 car, it will be the pre-season tests of Barcelona.
Post-Season Testing in Abu Dhabi, Second Day Timesheet
| Driver | Team | Towers | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 135 | 1: 36.450 |
| 2) Pierre Gasly | Red Bull | 129 | 1: 36.916 |
| 3) Lance Stroll | Force India | 122 | 1: 38.044 |
| 4) Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | 143 | 1: 38.448 |
| 5) Carlos Sainz | McLaren | 150 | 1: 38,547 |
| 6) Artem Markelov | Renault | 129 | 1: 38,590 |
| 7) George Russell | Williams | 38 | 1: 38,802 |
| 8) Daniil Kvyat | Toro Rosso | 155 | 1: 38,862 |
| 9) Louis Deletraz | Haas | 117 | 1: 39.069 |
| 10) Robert Kubica | Williams | 56 | 1: 40,265 |
| 11) Antonio Giovinazzi | Sauber | 128 | 1: 40.435 |
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