P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The fight for the F1 drivers’ championship is wrapped up – but the runners-up position is still undecided.
Charles Leclerc aims to surpass Lando Norris for second place in the drivers’ championship standings ahead of the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Only eight points separate the two drivers, with Max Verstappen leading by a significant margin. Leclerc capitalized on Norris’ penalty in Qatar to move up to third place on the podium, narrowing the points gap. Despite the desire for P2, Leclerc acknowledges the importance of the constructors’ title for Ferrari in a challenging season. With Ferrari’s eyes set on the constructors’ championship, Leclerc anticipates a more positive showing in Abu Dhabi and hopes to deliver the title to Maranello after 16 years.
