Motor racing-Leclerc on top as F1 test wraps up 2024 season

Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 8, 2024 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc celebrates on the podium after finishing third REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was top of the timesheets as Formula One wrapped up the season with a final test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

His departed teammate Carlos Sainz had a first full day with new employers Williams, and was second fastest, while a cast of young hopefuls replaced race regulars to get valuable track time in the latest machinery.