As usual, there was some drama in the free practice sessions, but in the end, it was no surprise as current six-time Formula One world champion led a Mercedes 1-2 with teammate Valtteri Bottas in the final qualifying session for tomorrow’s season-ending race, the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed the third spot but will start in the second spot since Bottas will be starting from the back of the grid due to his penalty for excessive engine parts usage. That also means it will be an all-Ferrari second row with Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel side by side for the final race of the year.
2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Top 10
1 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:34.779
2 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 1:34.973
3 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:35.139
4 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:35.219
5 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1:35.339
6 Alexander Albon Red Bull 1:35.682
7 Lando Norris McLaren 1:36.436
8 Daniel Ricciardo Renault 1:36.456
9 Carlos Sainz Jr. McLaren 1:36.459
10 Nico Hulkenberg Renault 1:36.710