P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It’s advantage McLaren. That first constructors’ title for 28 years is getting closer.
During Friday practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lando Norris led a McLaren one-two, showing promise for the team’s bid to end their 28-year F1 constructors’ championship drought. Ferrari, considered to be the main contender, faced setbacks as they had to change the battery pack in Charles Leclerc’s car, resulting in a grid penalty for the race. With McLaren leading Ferrari by 21 points in the standings, a repeat of their strong performance in FP2 would be ideal. Norris was fastest in FP2, with Sainz and Leclerc trailing behind. The session also saw struggles for Verstappen and Albon, as McLaren and Ferrari battled for dominance ahead of qualifying.
