Leclerc's Grid Penalty Shakes Up Abu Dhabi GP Amid Constructors' Race
TL;DR
Charles Leclerc will face a 10-place grid penalty at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to Ferrari fitting a new battery, exceeding the allowed allocation for the season. This setback complicates Ferrari's efforts to surpass McLaren in the constructors' championship, where they trail by 21 points. Leclerc emphasized the need for a flawless performance and a 1-2 finish to have any chance of overtaking McLaren, despite Ferrari's historical challenges at the Yas Marina Circuit. Additionally, Williams drivers Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto will also incur grid penalties for using extra components.
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