FeatureF1 Unlocked
MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: How Mercedes’ P2 in the constructors’ was secured by 1.1s on the last lap of 2023
Special Contributor
Mark HughesShare
Mercedes entered the Abu Dhabi finale only four points ahead of Ferrari in the constructors’ championship. Given the Italian team’s strong form in the last few rounds, Ferrari were optimistic they could snatch the place at the 11th hour, a feeling that was only enhanced when Charles Leclerc qualified on the front row, two places ahead of George Russell’s Mercedes.
Even though Carlos Sainz’s contribution to the task was potentially compromised by his failing to make it out of Q1, so too was Lewis Hamilton’s at Mercedes after going out in Q2. The focus was very much on Leclerc vs Russell.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
Video F1 Manager 2024 out now with new ‘Create A Team’ mode
News Audi announce former Ferrari chief Binotto as new F1 boss as Seidl departs
News ‘We don’t give ourselves chances’ – Frustrated Gasly admits Alpine suffering ‘too many issues’ after Hungary DNF
FeatureF1 Unlocked HINCH'S HEROES: Who impressed IndyCar star James Hinchliffe in the Hungary heat?
![Coming Up](https://media.formula1.com/image/upload/t_16by9North/f_auto/q_auto/v1721488775/trackside-images/2024/F1_Grand_Prix_of_Hungary___Qualifying/2162793149.jpg)