This one day test, as per Sky Sports, was held two days after Yas Marina's season ending race. It was largely aimed at testing Pirelli's new 2023 compounds. All 10 teams also required to test young drivers in their second cars
The reigning world champion was more than six tenths clear of surprise front-row star Fernando Alonso of Alpine and third-placed Carlos Sainz of Ferrari.
Charles Leclerc took pole position with a stunning lap in qualifying for the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as Sergio Perez put himself on the front row in P2.
Sao Paulo [Brazil], November 15 (ANI): Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after a sensational battle with his rival Max Verstappen in an absolutely enthralling return to Brazil for Formula 1.
Mexico City [Mexico], November 8 (ANI): Max Verstappen cruised to a record third career Mexico City Grand Prix victory ahead of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez on Sunday to extend his championship lead to 19 points.
Istanbul [Turkey], October 9 (ANI): Lewis Hamilton went fastest in qualifying for the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix but will take a 10-place grid penalty for his Mercedes engine change, meaning P2 qualifier Valtteri Bottas will start on pole position on Sunday ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Istanbul [Turkey], October 6 (ANI): Red Bull and AlphaTauri's cars will race with special liveries at this weekend's Turkish Grand Prix, on what was originally slated to be power unit supplier Honda's final home race at Suzuka.