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Charles Leclerc’s weekend in Abu Dhabi got off to a bad start…
Charles Leclerc disclosed that he suffered from food poisoning prior to the crucial F1 weekend in Abu Dhabi. The illness struck on Thursday evening and affected his performance on Friday as Ferrari aimed to outscore McLaren by 21 points to secure the title. Unfortunately, Ferrari had to fit a third energy store to Leclerc’s car, resulting in a 10-place grid penalty, potentially starting 11th at best. Despite the challenges, Leclerc highlighted the emotional experience of driving with his younger brother during FP1. He plans to recharge and bounce back for a strong Saturday and an impressive recovery on Sunday, aiming for a successful outcome.
