Motor racing-McLaren's F1 title hopes rise as Ferrari's take a hit

Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 6, 2024 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during practice REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

ABU DHABI (Reuters) -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.