Abu Dhabi GP: Starting grid in pictures
Here’s how the grid lines up for the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina, the 21st and final round of the Formula 1 World Championship. Click on the images above to cycle through the grid…
1: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W10, 1'34.779
Photo by: Steve Etherington / Motorsport Images
2: Max Verstappen, Red Bull RB15, 1'35.139
Photo by: Jerry Andre / Motorsport Images
3: Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF90, 1'35.219
Photo by: Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images
4: Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF90, 1'35.339
Photo by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Images
5: Alexander Albon, Red Bull RB15, 1'35.682
Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images
6: Lando Norris, McLaren MCL34, 1'36.436
Photo by: Jerry Andre / Motorsport Images
7: Daniel Ricciardo, Renault F1 Team R.S.19, 1'36.456
Photo by: Joe Portlock / Motorsport Images
8: Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren MCL34, 1'36.459
Photo by: Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images
9: Nico Hulkenberg, Renault F1 Team R.S. 19, 1'36.710
Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images
10: Sergio Perez, Racing Point RP19, 1'37.055
Photo by: Steven Tee / Motorsport Images
11: Pierre Gasly, Toro Rosso STR14, 1'37.089
Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images
12: Lance Stroll, Racing Point RP19, 1'37.103
Photo by: Steven Tee / Motorsport Images
13: Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso STR14, 1'37.141
Photo by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Images
14: Kevin Magnussen, Haas F1 Team VF-19, 1'37.254
Photo by: Andrew Hone / Motorsport Images
15: Romain Grosjean, Haas F1 Team VF-19, 1'38.051
Photo by: Jerry Andre / Motorsport Images
16: Antonio Giovinazzi, Alfa Romeo Racing C38, 1'38.114
Photo by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Images
17: Kimi Raikkonen, Alfa Romeo Racing C38, 1'38.383
Photo by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Images
18: George Russell, Williams Racing FW42, 1'38.717
Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images
19: Robert Kubica, Williams FW42, 1'39.236
Photo by: Steven Tee / Motorsport Images
20: Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes AMG W10, 1'34.973 (back of grid start)
Photo by: Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
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| Series | Formula 1 |
| Event | Abu Dhabi GP |
| Author | Charles Bradley |
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