It looks as if the present season started simply yesterday in Bahrain, however it’s now coming to an finish with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. After 23 Grands Prix weekends have been accomplished, the constructors’ championship continues to be on the road for 2 groups, whereas Lewis Hamilton may even drive for Mercedes for one last time.
Equally to 2023, Ferrari might be as soon as once more concerned in a last battle, however in contrast to final yr, the most important prize is up for grabs for the Maranello-based staff. In complete, a staff might earn 44 factors subsequent weekend, and for the time being, Ferrari are 21 behind McLaren after the chaotic Qatar GP. It won’t be simple victory for the Woking-based aspect, as Ferrari might find yourself gaining on them on the monitor they feared probably the most, the Losail Worldwide Circuit.
Furthermore, not solely these 4 drivers are operating for a victory. As at all times, even with the drivers’ championship secured, Max Verstappen would hardly be happy with something however crossing the end line in first place on the Yas Marina Circuit. Particularly in the course of the Dash, George Russell confirmed he was able to staying near the main pack, and Lewis Hamilton needs to complete spending greater than a decade with Mercedes on a excessive word.
If Ferrari have been to assert a one-two end the way in which they did at COTA, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri would wish to attain 24 factors no less than to stay within the lead. In that case considered one of them has to complete third, with the opposite ending sixth, and McLaren would additionally must safe the extra level for the quickest lap. Ending fourth and fifth with the additional level included wouldn’t be sufficient, as Ferrari would have received yet another Grand Prix on this case.
Battle for P6
Coming into the ultimate weekend, Alpine have 59, Haas have 54 and VCARB have 46 factors within the constructors’ standings. Pierre Gasly’s sturdy end in Qatar may simply be sufficient for the French staff. Provided that the seven Grand Prix winners of the yr would don’t have any hassle, Haas have to complete in P8 and P9 to overhaul their rivals.
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