Sadly, the thrilling F1 2024 Schedule is coming to an end. This season has been filled with intense battles, multiple Formula 1 winners, and unexpected results that have kept fans on the edge of their seats. Let’s dive into what the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Finale could bring to the table.
McLaren vs Ferrari
After Max Verstappen clinched his fourth World Championship title, the focus of the last two F1 races has shifted to the heated battle between two legendary teams: McLaren and Ferrari. Both are fiercely competing for the coveted F1 Constructors’ Championship.
The Qatar Grand Prix brought a shift in the F1 standings, with Ferrari’s drivers outperforming McLaren. Despite Oscar Piastri securing a top-three finish, Lando Norris had a race to forget. Currently, McLaren leads Ferrari by a slim 21-point margin.
- To claim the title, McLaren needs one of its F1 drivers to secure a victory, while Ferrari must score at least 22 points and hope McLaren fails to score.
The odds seem to favor McLaren, especially after Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc received a 10-place grid penalty for an engine change—a setback that could tip the scales in this high-stakes finale.
Verstappen and Russell Clash
The 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Finale is set to deliver another showdown—this time, a personal rivalry. Though not tied to any championship stakes, the tension between Max Verstappen and George Russell has been making headlines in recent F1 news.
During Qatar’s Q3, Russell accused Verstappen of deliberately slowing him down during his hot lap, alleging that the Dutchman’s actions interfered with his qualifying performance. Russell even sought a penalty that could have stripped Verstappen of his Qatar victory.
The tension didn’t end there. In post-race interviews, both drivers exchanged heated remarks, with Russell revealing that Verstappen allegedly said:
I’m going to purposefully crash into you, I’m going to put you on your f*****g head in the wall.
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— Formula 1 (@F1) December 5, 2024
Such comments have stirred controversy, raising concerns about sportsmanship. As fans, we can only hope these two talented F1 drivers focus on clean, competitive racing in the finale—for their sake and the sport’s integrity.
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