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Hamilton to be replaced by Ferrari team-mate’s BROTHER
Lewis Hamilton will be sidelined at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to make way for the brother of his team-mate Charles Leclerc. He describes his first year at Ferrari as a ‘nightmare’ after leaving Mercedes at the beginning of the season. This season marks the first time Hamilton may go without a single podium finish in his grand prix career, except for a sprint win in China. Despite being beaten in the championship by Leclerc, Hamilton has faced challenges, with Leclerc sitting 78 points ahead in fifth place. The decision for Hamilton to sit out FP1 was not voluntary, as Ferrari must field a rookie driver in one session this year. Arthur Leclerc, Charles’s younger brother, will replace Hamilton in Friday’s practice, bringing hope for a positive end to the season for Hamilton. Additionally, reserve driver Dino Beganovic will join Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the post-race test in Yas Marinas circuit.
