11:24
Leclerc only goes sixth in the Ferrari, 0.6s off the pace.
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22…
How qualifying for the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix unfolded
- Qualifying is at 2pm
The F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend continues at the Yas Marina Circuit with the qualifying session of the year.
With a lot to play for in the F1 drivers' and constructors' standings, who will come out on top and claim pole position?
Follow all the sessions throughout the day here.
19 Nov 2022
11:23
This man is on top
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…
11:22
Verstappen 0.1s off Perez, who continues to improve.
11:19
Top 10 with 10 to go
Perez, Hamilton, Russell, Norris, Verstappen, Ricciardo, Vettel, Albon, Ocon and Alonso.
11:16
Norris goes fourth in the McLaren - strong lap.
11:16
Perez takes to the top with a 1m24.982s, 0.2s ahead of Hamilton.
11:15
Perez is on course to take top spot now.
11:15
Hamilton goes quickest with a 1m25.222s, a tenth ahead of Russell.
11:13
Russell goes fastest for Mercedes with a 1m25.395s, 0.2s ahead of Verstappen. Albon slots into fifth.
11:12
Verstappen is flying and on course to destory Hamilton's benchmark.
11:10
Top 10 with 20 minutes to go
Hamilton, Perez, Verstappen, Leclerc, Alonso, Ocon, Sainz, Vettel, Russell and Norris.
11:09
Hamilton's red flag incident will be investigated after the session.
11:07
Verstappen's first time of the day puts him second, 0.2s off Verstappen.
11:07
Hamilton takes to the top of the timesheets with a 1m25.824s.
11:05
Hamilton under investigation
Noted by the stewards - failing to slow under the red flag.
11:05
Norris team radio
"Hamilton overtook the Haas under a red flag as well," seems that he overtook two cars - Norris and the Haas.
11:04
Session back underway
The debris has been cleared.
11:04
Puncture for Gasly
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11:00
Gasly team radio
"Something broke, I felt there was something strange with the front axle."
10:59
Red Flag
Some debris on track after Gasly's front-right wheel suffered a failure of some sort. A bit strange.
10:57
Perez takes to the top on the mediums with a 1m25.861s, 0.1s ahead of Hamilton.
10:55
Norris moves into ninth, 0.6s off Hamilton's earlier benchmark.
10:54
Albon improves to 10th overall, just ahead of his teammate Latifi.
10:51
Norris team radio
"I got fire on the front left brake," he's back out on track now after a trip to the pit lane.
10:51
Perez's first time of the day puts him seventh overall on the mediums, 0.4s off the pace.
