Leclerc Brothers Make F1 History Amid Grid Penalty

Ferrari's hopes in the Constructors' Championship have suffered a significant blow with Charles Leclerc receiving a 10-place grid penalty at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to an additional energy store installed on his car. This penalty complicates Ferrari's challenge to close the 21-point gap behind McLaren in the championship standings. Despite this setback, Charles and his brother Arthur Leclerc made history as the first brothers to drive for the same team in an F1 session during the practice runs. Charles Leclerc managed to set the fastest time in the first practice session, demonstrating competitive pace despite the team’s challenges. The event is particularly poignant for the Leclerc family, given the sacrifices made to support their racing careers. As Ferrari aims for their first Constructors' title since 2008, the penalty introduces a substantial hurdle in an already challenging race weekend against McLaren, led by Lando Norris, who was second fastest in practice.