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

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