Abu Dhabi Grand Prix LIVE update, Formula 1: Mercedes ‘Lewis Hamilton Eyes History, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Seeking First F1 World Championship Title

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The front row will feature Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris. Sergio Perez will be fourth.

Only 19 motorists today tested positive for COVID-19 by Haas’ Nikita Mazepin.

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

2. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

3. Lando Norris (McLaren)

4. Sergio Perez (Red Bull)

5. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)

6. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)

7. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

8. Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)

9. Esteban Ocon (Alpine)

10. Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren)

11. Fernando Alonso (Alpine)

12. Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri)

13. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)

14. Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)

15. Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin)

16. Nicholas Latifi (Williams)

17. George Russell (Williams)

18. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)

19. Mick Schumacher (Haas)