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Ferrari suffered a big setback in second practice for Formula 1’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Carlos Sainz crashed heavily in the early stages of a session that was twice red-flagged
In second practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Ferrari experienced a major setback when Carlos Sainz crashed early on, causing two red flags. Ferrari is currently in a close battle with Mercedes for second place in the constructors’ championship. Sainz’s crash occurred when his car snapped to the left in Turn 3 due to dirty air from an AlphaTauri. The impact caused significant damage to Sainz’s car, including the front wing, floor, and rear suspension. The session was interrupted again when Nico Hulkenberg lost control of his Haas and damaged the rear wing. Despite the setbacks, Ferrari found some solace as Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in FP2, with McLaren’s Lando Norris coming closest to him. Max Verstappen, although frustrated with traffic and handling issues, finished third.
