Ferrari's Charles Leclerc will start from a 10-place grid penalty at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to an unexpected battery change, complicating Ferrari's chances in the constructors' championship battle against McLaren.
Charles Leclerc faces a 10-place grid penalty at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after Ferrari had to fit a new battery during Friday practice. Despite his efforts to help Ferrari secure the constructors’ championship, this change puts him over the allowed limit of two batteries for the season, resulting in a significant disadvantage. Leclerc had earlier expressed the need for flawless execution from Ferrari to counter McLaren's strong performance at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Ferrari trails McLaren by 21 points in the constructors’ championship and requires a perfect 1-2 finish to have any chance of overtaking its rival
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