Forza Kubica Fingers Crossed

Robert Kubica is in action for Williams as the two-day tyre test in Abu Dhabi begins as the team make a final check on whether the Pole is physically able to return to F1.

Kubica had completed 58 laps by the lunch break, running sixth with a best time of 1:41.296 as Kimi Raikkonen set the early pace for Ferrari.

Abu Dhabi tyre test timesheet: Lunch, Day One

Driver Team Time
Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1:37.768
Romain Grosjean Haas 1:39.270
Nico Hulkenberg Renault 1:39.803
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:40.017
Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull 1:40.713
Robert Kubica Williams 1:41.296
Oliver Turvey McLaren 1:41.914
Fernando Alonso McLaren 1:41.995
Nikita Mazepin Force India 1:42.346
Marcus Ericsson Sauber 1:43.286
Sean Gelael Toro Rosso 1:45.622