The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will likely be an emotional occasion for a number of causes, a lot of which is able to middle on Ferrari. The Maranello group will give all the pieces to get better the 21-point hole to McLaren in an try to grab the Constructors’ World Championship title on the final minute and return to the highest of the world for the primary time since 2008. However that’s not all.
Within the first Free Apply session, Ferrari’s lineup will characteristic Charles Leclerc and his brother Arthur. A very memorable second for the Monegasque household and the historical past of F1, as it is going to be the primary time two brothers take to the observe as teammates. “It is going to actually be a really, very particular second not only for me, not only for Arthur, however I believe for the entire household as a result of we all know what number of sacrifices my mother and father made after I was youthful to maintain us going,” stated #16 throughout a media assembly. “Fortunately for them, my older brother determined to take one other path, that of lecturers, which price a lot much less, however my youthful brother and I had just one dream: to develop into skilled drivers. In fact, my youthful brother didn’t have the identical alternatives I had as a result of he needed to cease his profession for 5 years as my mother and father couldn’t afford it for each of us. I understand how necessary it was for my father to restart Arthur’s profession. Tomorrow will likely be very particular because of this, for what my father gave us to pursue our dream. Will probably be a second we are going to absolutely bear in mind perpetually, and for the longer term, I don’t know. For now, I’m having fun with the second. It’s a dream for each of us, and my complete household will fly from Monaco to be right here and revel in this second throughout FP1. Then we’ll additionally concentrate on the weekend as a result of it is going to be crucial for the group, however FP1 will likely be a really particular second.” – he identified.
These moments will likely be joined by others on the 5.281-kilometre Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island, once more involving a teammate. In Abu Dhabi, Charles Leclerc will race his last occasion alongside Carlos Sainz earlier than the #55 takes half in his first post-season checks on the wheel of the Williams: “Previously few days, I’ve seen some deceptive headlines that took my phrases out of context, particularly about not lacking Carlos. I solely meant that as a result of he’ll be simply 20 meters away within the paddock,” he clarified. “Truthfully, I’ve had an unimaginable relationship with Carlos. Actually, he’s an important individual. We’ve at all times had an important relationship. Sure, typically we’ve had points on observe, however that’s regular. Ultimately, we’re each racing for Ferrari and likewise attempting to win races, and once we’re so shut on observe, typically there are disagreements. What I’ll bear in mind is that each time there was this sort of downside, we at all times got here out of it stronger and extra united. We’ve got a very good relationship. We additionally share many issues off the observe, and I’m positive that even when he received’t be in purple subsequent yr, we’ll almost certainly nonetheless journey collectively throughout races to spend time collectively as a result of our relationship is de facto good. I want him all the most effective.” – the Monegasque driver concluded forward of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend.
Dec 5, 2024
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