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At the opening practice of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020, Max Verstappen took the lead at the best lap in 1min 37.378seconds in his Red Bull.
The Dutchman went ahead of Valtteri Bottas by 0.034 seconds in his Mercedes. However, the seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton was fifth on his return from his Covid-19-inflicted absence
Esteban Ocon was third for Renault, 1.1 seconds off the pace, Alex Albon third in the second Red Bull, Hamilton and the two Racing Points of Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez, fresh from his maiden win in last weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix.
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Daniil Kvyat was eighth while Alpha Tauri team-mate Pierre Gasly and Kimi Raikkonen of Alfa Romeo took ninth and tenth place respectively. McLaren took eleventh and thirteenth in the practice race with Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris respectively.
Sebastian Vettel took fourteenth, with his final FP1 for Ferrari. In his final race, he wore a shiny new helmet to thank his team, fans, and Italy as he bid adieu to the team he has raced with for six years.
With a temperature of 25 degrees, the track was 39 degrees with the teams using the softest range of tires available from Pirelli on the smooth Yas Marina circuit.
