P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari’s hopes of landing a first Formula 1 constructors’ title since 2008 have taken a major blow as FP1-topper Charles Leclerc will have to take a 10-place grid penalty
Ferrari’s chances of winning the Formula 1 constructors’ title this year were dealt a significant blow when Charles Leclerc, who set the fastest time in FP1, was given a 10-place grid penalty due to exceeding the allowed number of energy stores for the season. This setback occurred just as McLaren, who currently leads Ferrari by 21 points in the standings, looks to secure their first title since 1998. In a touching moment for the Leclerc family, Charles’s younger brother Arthur also had his F1 debut during the session, marking the first time two brothers drove for the same team in an F1 session. Despite these challenges, Lewis Hamilton showed strong performance, ranking third in his final weekend with Mercedes, followed closely by teammate George Russell and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly. Additionally, Isack Hadjar, aiming for a 2025 Red Bull seat, had a mixed session with an initial spin and steering wheel issues, finishing 15th overall, while other FP1-only rookies like Ayumu Iwasa and Luke Browning made their mark in the session as well.
