For the first time since 2013, when Mark Webber secured pole position for Red Bull, a non-Mercedes driver - but a Red Bull charger - will lead the field at the start of the Abu Dhabi GP.  Max Verstappen put in a scintillating performance that lit up Yas Marina on Saturday.

Check out our gallery of pictures from qualifying day in Abu Dhabi.

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