F1 Abu Dhabi GP: 5 key takeaways from qualifying

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes shot down Ferrari's bid for pole position
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes shot down Ferrari's bid for pole position

#3 Gasly Very Unlucky

Toro Rosso endured a poor qualifying but Gasly could've easily made Q2.
Toro Rosso endured a poor qualifying but Gasly could've easily made Q2.

Like Alonso, Pierre Gasly has also been having a very impressive 2018. The French youngster will drive for the Red Bull team next year in what will be just his second full season in F1.

Gasly never made it to Q2, as both Toro Rosso cars struggled with pace, but Pierre would've made the top 15 if it wasn't for some very poor luck. Gasly was seven tenths up on his personal best after the first two sectors, but lost power in the last few corners, meaning that he was eliminated and Kevin Magnussen of Haas was safe.

If he shows that pace in the race, though, Gasly could score points on Sunday. Brendon Hartley was also eliminated in Q1, doing the Kiwi no favours, especially with rumours of Dan Ticktum replacing him for 2019 beginning to intensify.

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