Abu Dhabi Friday turns into a nightmare for Ferrari and Charles Leclerc. With the grid penalty confirmed, there is speculation about a radical decision regarding the SF-24’s engine in a desperate bid to fight back.
The first free practice session (FP1) threatens to derail Ferrari’s critical weekend. Charles Leclerc’s SF-24 remains off the track for more than half the session due to an Energy Store issue, shocking the Tifosi. Despite efforts to get him out for the latter part of FP1, the team is forced to replace the Energy Store, resulting in an unavoidable penalty for Leclerc.
Leclerc will drop ten grid positions based on his qualifying result, possibly starting mid-pack from 11th place or even further back if he doesn’t secure pole position.
Charles Leclerc’s Penalty: Is Ferrari Considering a New Engine? There is a proposal circulating that suggests replacing the entire engine, starting from the pit lane with a race-specific setup for a comeback.
Would this gamble be worth it for Ferrari? The option will be reviewed by the Scuderia’s strategists, considering all scenarios to facilitate Leclerc’s climb. However, doubts exist, with some believing that a pit lane comeback may be even more challenging.
The decision on whether to replace Leclerc’s entire engine will depend on Saturday’s qualifying result and Maranello’s final decision.
Dec 7, 2024
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