P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren looks very handy in Abu Dhabi after scoring another one-two in the final practice session of the season.
Charles Leclerc expressed his disappointment with Ferrari’s performance, describing them as “nowhere” after McLaren achieved another one-two finish in the final practice before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri led the way in practice with strong lap times, putting pressure on Ferrari. Despite the heat and unrepresentative conditions during practice, other teams eventually joined the session with Haas’ Kevin Magnussen surprisingly leading at one point. Ferrari faced challenges, including concerns over smoke from the car and a 10-place grid penalty for teammate Leclerc. In the end, it was McLaren who dominated the session, with Ferrari trailing behind and struggling to keep up with their rivals.
