The second free practice session of the season finale is underway. Follow our live coverage of FP2 at the Abu Dhabi GP, where Ferrari and McLaren are battling for the Constructors’ Championship.
This second session of the Abu Dhabi GP is crucial, with Ferrari and McLaren fighting for the Constructors’ title at the last race. Only 21 points separate the teams in determining the winner. This afternoon session in the Emirates is fundamental, as the weather and timing closely replicate the conditions for qualifying and the race. Follow the critical FP2 session live from Abu Dhabi with us.
Ferrari arrives in Abu Dhabi aiming to break a curse and contend for the Constructors’ Championship. Since 2009, Ferrari has failed to secure a pole position or a victory at this circuit, although they came close in the last two editions. This year’s challenge looks similar, as the track characteristics don’t fully align with the strengths of the SF-24.
However, Ferrari has recently shown an ability to surprise, potentially overturning expectations heading into the weekend. Long, fast corners don’t appear to intimidate the SF-24, which already demonstrated impressive speed, particularly in the race, at Austin.
On the other side is McLaren, aiming to avoid mistakes and hold onto their lead. The MCL38 has shown remarkable adaptability to various circuits throughout 2024. Despite being involved in some “scandals,” McLaren has proven dominant on several occasions. However, numerous team and driver errors have diminished the points they’ve secured. The car, which has been the performance benchmark in 2024, has claimed relatively few victories.
Abu Dhabi could deliver a weekend with very close competition on track, especially between McLaren, Ferrari, and Verstappen. A blow came at the end of FP1 for Ferrari fans, with the news that Charles Leclerc will face a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday’s race due to a battery pack change.
