Sainz leads Ferrari 1-2-3 in Abu Dhabi F1 post-season test day

Following Sunday’s season finale, all 10 teams stayed on at the Yas Marina Circuit for Tuesday’s nine-hour test day that saw them field two cars each, using one for young drivers and one to help Pirelli with 2023 tyre testing.
After seeing teammate Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in the first half of the day, Sainz took over in his Ferrari F1-75 with around four hours remaining.
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What we learned from Alonso’s first Aston Martin Formula 1 test

As 9am came around and the light at the end of the pit lane went green, Alonso immediately peeled out of the Aston Martin garage, running in a sponsorless livery, blank overalls and a camo dazzle helmet, and was the first man out of the pit lane.
He did the same when the session resumed after a red flag for Oscar Piastri’s stoppage in the third hour. But was it a coincidence?
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Alonso ‘100-plus’ per cent happy with Aston Martin move after first F1 test

Alonso dropped a bombshell on the F1 driver market when he signed a deal in July to join Aston Martin for next year, leaving Alpine after two years.
Although Alonso does not officially start with Aston Martin until the new year, the two-time world champion was able to take part in Tuesday’s post-season test running in Abu Dhabi with the British team.
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Ricciardo ‘mentally not there’ with IndyCar, set on F1 role in 2023

Ricciardo is facing a stint on the F1 sidelines as he waits to see if a race seat opens up for 2024. He is widely tipped to return to Red Bull Racing next year in a role that could include reserve and test duties and promotional runs.
Over the Abu Dhabi weekend he explained why he had pursued a non-racing role over a race seat, admitting that he wanted a break from competition.
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Schumacher “didn’t see” Latifi in Abu Dhabi F1 clash

Both men spun when Schumacher ran into the Williams driver, and while both were initially able to continue, Latifi lost time in the pits for damage inspection and later retired with an electrical issue.
Schumacher, who received a five-second penalty for causing a collision, finished his final race for Haas in 16th place.
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Ferrari outlines where it lost F1 development war against Red Bull

The Maranello-based squad started the 2022 campaign as the team to beat, with Charles Leclerc winning two of the opening three grands prix of the season with the F1-75.
However, Red Bull quickly bounced back from its difficult start to bring rapid performance improvements to its RB18 that eventually helped Max Verstappen seize control of the drivers’ championship.
The Dutchman, who clinched …Keep reading
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