Leclerc Gets 10-Place Grid Penalty for Abu Dhabi GP, Impacting Ferrari's Title Battle with McLaren

Dec 6, 2024, 10:47 AM

Charles Leclerc of Ferrari has been handed a 10-place grid penalty for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after exceeding his battery allocation due to a battery change, a significant setback for Ferrari's Constructors' Championship battle with McLaren. Despite the penalty, Leclerc topped the timesheets in the first practice session, leading McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton.