Abu Dhabi GP: Starting grid in pictures
Here’s how the grid lines up for the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina, the 20th and final round of the Formula 1 World Championship.

1: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W09, 1'34.794

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2: Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes AMG F1 W09, 1'34.956

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3: Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H, 1'35.125

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4: Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari SF71H, 1'35.365

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5: Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing RB14, 1'35.401

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6: Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB14, 1'35.589

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7: Romain Grosjean, Haas F1 Team VF-18, 1'36.192

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8: Charles Leclerc, Sauber C37, 1'36.237

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9: Esteban Ocon, Racing Point Force India VJM11, 1'36.540

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10: Nico Hulkenberg, Renault Sport F1 Team R.S. 18, 1'36.542

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11: Carlos Sainz Jr., Renault Sport F1 Team R.S. 18, 1'36.982

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12: Marcus Ericsson, Sauber C37, 1'37.132

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13: Kevin Magnussen, Haas F1 Team VF-18, 1'37.309

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14: Sergio Perez, Racing Point Force India VJM11, 1'37.541

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15: Fernando Alonso, McLaren MCL33, 1'37.743

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16: Brendon Hartley, Toro Rosso STR13, 1'37.994

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17: Pierre Gasly, Toro Rosso STR13, 1'38.166

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18: Stoffel Vandoorne, McLaren MCL33, 1'38.577

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19: Sergey Sirotkin, Williams FW41, 1'38.635

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20: Lance Stroll, Williams FW41, 1'38.682

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Series | Formula 1 |
Event | Abu Dhabi GP |
Drivers | Daniel Ricciardo , Valtteri Bottas , Lewis Hamilton , Kimi Raikkonen , Sebastian Vettel , Max Verstappen |
Teams | Ferrari , Red Bull Racing , Mercedes |
Author | Charles Bradley |
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