The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will probably be an emotional occasion for a number of causes, a lot of which is able to heart on Ferrari. The Maranello crew will give all the things to get well 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 function Charles Leclerc and his brother Arthur. A very memorable second for the Monegasque household and the historical past of F1, as will probably be the primary time two brothers take to the monitor as teammates. “It is going to definitely be a really, very particular second not only for me, not only for Arthur, however I feel 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 teachers, which price a lot much less, however my youthful brother and I had just one dream: to grow to be skilled drivers. After all, 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 vital it was for my father to restart Arthur’s profession. Tomorrow will probably be very particular because of this, for what my father gave us to pursue our dream. Will probably be a second we’ll absolutely bear in mind ceaselessly, and for the long run, I don’t know. For now, I’m having fun with the second. It’s a dream for each of us, and my entire household will fly from Monaco to be right here and revel in this second throughout FP1. Then we’ll additionally give attention to the weekend as a result of will probably be essential for the crew, however FP1 will probably be a really particular second.” – he identified.
These moments will probably 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 ultimate occasion alongside Carlos Sainz earlier than the #55 takes half in his first post-season exams on the wheel of the Williams: “Prior to now 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 unbelievable relationship with Carlos. Actually, he’s an amazing individual. We’ve all the time had an amazing relationship. Sure, typically we’ve had points on monitor, however that’s regular. In the long run, we’re each racing for Ferrari and in addition attempting to win races, and after we’re so shut on monitor, typically there are disagreements. What I’ll bear in mind is that each time there was this type of drawback, we all the time got here out of it stronger and extra united. We’ve a extremely good relationship. We additionally share many issues off the monitor, and I’m certain that even when he received’t be in pink subsequent yr, we’ll more than likely nonetheless journey collectively throughout races to spend time collectively as a result of our relationship is basically good. I want him all the most effective.” – the Monegasque driver concluded forward of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend.
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