World Champion Max Verstappen wound up quickest during second practice for Formula 1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina.
Verstappen, chasing a third successive Abu Dhabi win, put in a time of 1:25.146s to finish ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
READ MORE: F1 2022 Abu Dhabi GP – FP2 Report
Verstappen had earlier sat out FP1 while reserve driver Liam Lawson tested the RB18.
Verstappen is chasing a record-extending 15th victory of the season on Sunday.
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