F1 Post-Season Testing Wraps Up with Young Drivers and 2025 Preparations

Teams and drivers conclude testing in Abu Dhabi, focusing on next season’s lineups, new tire compounds, and driver transitions.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets during the final day of testing, completing 134 laps while testing Pirelli's 2025 tire compounds.
Carlos Sainz impressed in his first full day with Williams, setting the second-fastest time and completing 146 laps, following his move from Ferrari.
Alpine tested with Jack Doohan, who will race full-time for the team in 2025, and reserve driver Paul Aron, who drove an F1 car for the first time.
Yuki Tsunoda made his debut with Red Bull, fueling speculation about a possible promotion to the senior team as Sergio Perez’s future remains uncertain.
Teams used the session to prepare for the 2025 season, with McLaren, Sauber, and others testing their new lineups and gathering data on the upcoming Pirelli C6 tire compound.