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RacingNews365’s technical analyst Paolo Filisetti takes a look at Charles Leclerc’s energy store failure that could cost Ferrari the world championship.
Ferrari faced a setback in Abu Dhabi with a battery failure on Charles Leclerc’s car just before the start of Free Practice 1, raising concerns about the team’s quest for the constructors’ championship. The issue, detected during pre-heating, stemmed from an energy store introduced in Canada 15 races ago. While this doesn’t excuse the failure, rival engine technicians suggested that advanced power unit modes may have contributed to the wear. Further investigation is needed, though overall the power unit has been reliable this season. The only previous penalties were due to Carlos Sainz’s qualifying crash in Brazil, prompting the team to start from the pit-lane. Join our YouTube channel for a chance to win an F1 car of your favorite driver!
