P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A 10-place grid penalty for Charles Leclerc at the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has put Ferrari on the back foot in the fight for the Constructors’ Championship.
“Ferrari is currently 21 points behind McLaren in the Constructors standings in the Abu Dhabi GP weekend. However, in FP1, Ferrari faced challenges as Leclerc was forced to stay in the garage for the first half of the session. Despite topping FP1, Ferrari received a 10-place grid penalty for replacing the battery pack on Leclerc’s car, making their task of winning the Constructors’ title even more difficult. Leclerc emphasized the need for a perfect weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit to stand a chance. With Leclerc starting at 11th position, achieving a 1-2 finish seems highly unlikely. Williams also faced setbacks in FP1 with grid penalties given to Albon and Colapinto for gearbox changes, further complicating their race weekend.”
