Charles Leclerc overcomes illness to join brother Arthur in Abu Dhabi practice session

au.motorsport.com December 6, 2024, 07:01 PM UTC

Charles Leclerc faced food poisoning and technical issues before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, worrying he might miss the chance to drive alongside his brother, Arthur. Ferrari had Arthur drive in Free Practice 1, marking a first for siblings in the same team. Despite a battery problem that led to a grid penalty for Charles, he eventually joined Arthur on the track. Charles expressed mixed emotions but was motivated to drive with his brother, while Arthur described the experience as "amazing." Arthur, a rookie driver, faced challenges with tire grip but enjoyed his first run in a Ferrari F1 car. Their mother watched from the garage as the brothers shared a special moment during the session.


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