Race pace analysis: Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren within 0.32s | 2023 Abu Dhabi GP. 5 drivers and 4 teams within 0.32s in the 2023 Abu Dhabi GP.

Let’s take a look at a race pace analysis based on data collected from the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which took place last Sunday at the 5.281-kilometre Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island

Source: FDataAnalysis

Five drivers and four teams were within 0.32s, which could point to a season-end convergence after Red Bull stopped developing the RB19 early on given their huge advantage.

Sergio Perez had the second best pace but only got P4 due to starting from the back and receiving a five-second grid penalty

Yuki Tsunoda was the quickest one-stopper

This track did not suit Ferrari as much as McLaren and Mercedes: Charles Leclerc pulled a rabbit out the hat with his qualifying and his Tyre management.

Pace wise : Mclaren > Mercedes > Ferrari, though all pretty close