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Formula 1 Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi Reading Time: 2min read Fernando Alonso has set the pace on the final day of Formula 1 action for 2020, having topped the timesheets at the Young Driver Test at Yas Marina. The Spaniard was given special permission to enter the test, which was originally designated as a test specifically for Young Drivers, defined as those who have taken part in two Grands Prix or fewer. Renault sought the dispensation as Alonso has been out of Formula 1 as a race driver for t...

Renault principal Cyril Abiteboul made light of the controversy surrounding Fernando Alonso's role in the Young Driver Test.

Formula 1 Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi Reading Time: 2min read Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Haas’ Mick Schumacher says he felt comfortable throughout his practice run as he starts his F1 career. Mick Schumacher was brought in to the Haas team for first practice at Yas Marina. Having been promised the first practice session at the Nuburgring in October, both he and Callum Ilott had to sit out the session as rain stopped the track action from happening. After wrapping up the Formula 2 title in Bahrain ...

Mick Schumacher says that he is happy with how his Formula 1 debut in Abu Dhabi went, adding that he found it "really fun".

Sainz: Now ‘very little logic’ to post-season test PlanetF1 10/12/2020 © Getty Images Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz has said there is “very little logic” to the post-season test in Abu Dhabi, which he has been blocked from entering by the FIA. The so-called ‘Young Drivers’ Test’ following the season finale in Abu Dhabi has become anything but with the likes of Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Buemi and Robert Kubica all making appearances for Renault, Red Bull and Alfa Romeo respective...