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Ferrari may have just missed its biggest chance to take a decisive chunk out of McLaren’s championship lead. Edd Straw explains what went so wrong + where it leaves its title hopes
In Las Vegas, Ferrari reduced McLaren’s lead in the constructors’ championship by 12 points, closing the gap to 24 points, but the first part of the season-ending triple-header in Las Vegas did not provide Ferrari with the expected opportunity to gain a strong position for the title. Despite this, the title fight is expected to be decided in Abu Dhabi, with Ferrari facing tough odds according to Charles Leclerc. The characteristics of the Qatar circuit are not in Ferrari’s favor, as they are expected to be slower than McLaren and possibly even Red Bull. However, Ferrari remains cautiously optimistic, especially with hopes pinned on the front wing upgrade introduced in Singapore to perform better on fast corners. It seems that Ferrari’s chances for the title are fading, with McLaren strengthening their position and the unforeseen challenges on the track further complicating their path to victory.
