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2019 Abu Dhabi post-season testing: George Russell tops timesheet for Mercedes!

2019 Abu Dhabi post-season testing: George Russell tops timesheet for Mercedes!

04-12-2019 15:30
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Bobby Vincent

George Russell topped the timesheet for Mercedes on the final day of post-season testing at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, from Charles Leclerc and Lance Stroll.

Russell swapped his Williams for the fastest car on the grid in 2019 for Mercedes. With Russell contracted at Mercedes, there are bound to be links with the pair in the future.

The former Formula 2 champion drove 145 laps, more than everyone except Pierre Gasly in Abu Dhabi and went almost two-tenths quicker than Leclerc's Ferrari, who was in second-place at the Yas Marina Circuit.

1. George Russell Mercedes 1:37.204 145 Laps

2. Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:37.401 103 Laps

3. Lance Stroll Racing Point 1:37.999 132 Laps

4. Pierre Gasly Toro Rosso 1:38.166 146 Laps

5. Carlos Sainz McLaren 1:38.729 112 Laps

6. Esteban Ocon Renault 1:38.950 128 Laps

7. Alexander Albon Red Bull 1:39.181 139 Laps

8. Pietro Fittipaldi Haas 1:39.682 135 Laps

9. Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo 1:39.811 115 Laps

10. Nicholas Latifi Williams 1:40.188 107 Laps

11. Roy Nissany Williams FW4 1:43.892 38 Laps