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McLaren’s F1 title hopes rise as Ferrari’s take a hit in Abu Dhabi finale

Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the Ferrari SF-24 on track during practice before the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi [Clive Mason/Getty Images]

Ferrari’s hopes of winning a first Formula One constructors’ title since 2008 took a huge hit as Charles Leclerc collected a 10-place grid drop and rivals McLaren were one-two in Friday practice for the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi.

Leclerc was fastest in the first daylight session at the Yas Marina circuit but Ferrari then revealed they had changed the battery in his car, a breach that triggered an automatic penalty.

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