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How McLaren can win F1 constructors’: McLaren and Ferrari Chase Constructors’ Glory in High-Stakes Finale

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
January 9, 2025
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How McLaren can win F1 constructors’: McLaren and Ferrari Chase Constructors’ Glory in High-Stakes Finale

Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 7, 2024 McLaren's Lando Norris during qualifying REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

The stage is set for a dramatic conclusion to the 2024 Formula 1 season as McLaren and Ferrari prepare to battle it out for the Constructors’ Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. For both legendary teams, Sunday marks a chance to end years of waiting and reclaim the title of F1’s top constructor.


A Milestone Awaits

McLaren last lifted the Constructors’ Championship trophy in 1998, courtesy of David Coulthard and Mika Häkkinen, while Ferrari’s most recent triumph came a decade later in 2008, led by Felipe Massa and Kimi Räikkönen. With McLaren holding a 21-point lead heading into the final race, the odds favor the Woking-based team, but Ferrari refuses to go down without a fight.

“This is going to be a huge task, but I’m still motivated to do something special tomorrow,” Charles Leclerc said after a challenging qualifying session that saw him relegated to the back of the grid due to a lap deletion and a grid penalty.


McLaren: On the Brink of Glory

McLaren’s dominance this weekend, highlighted by a front-row lockout with Lando Norris on pole and Oscar Piastri in second, has made them the clear favorites to secure their first championship in over two decades. With 640 points, a minimum score of 24 points in Abu Dhabi will guarantee McLaren the title, regardless of Ferrari’s results.

Here’s what McLaren needs:

  • A third and fifth-place finish (15 + 10 points) would be enough to seal the title, even if Ferrari achieves a maximum score of 44 points.

For Lando Norris, the goal is clear: “We’ve got to beat Ferrari, and we want to do it in style. I want to win. The team has done an incredible job all season, and now it’s time to finish the job.”


Ferrari’s Uphill Battle

Ferrari, currently at 619 points, faces a daunting challenge. To stand any chance of overtaking McLaren, the Scuderia must score at least 22 points while hoping McLaren falters. Leclerc’s 10-place grid penalty and starting from P20 compound the difficulty, leaving Carlos Sainz, who starts third, as Ferrari’s best hope.

Here’s how Ferrari can pull off a miracle:

  • A first and second-place finish with the fastest lap would give Ferrari 44 points, bringing their total to 663.
  • Alternatively, a mix of high finishes (e.g., third and sixth or fourth and fifth) could keep them in contention if McLaren fails to score.

“My goal remains the same: to win the Constructors’ Championship,” said Leclerc. “It’s going to be hard on paper, but I still believe it’s possible.”


Key Numbers to Watch

  • Current Standings:
    1. McLaren: 640 points
    2. Ferrari: 619 points (-21)
  • Maximum Points Available per Team:
    44 (First + Second + Fastest Lap)
  • Tie-Breaker Rules:
    • If Ferrari and McLaren tie on points, the team with the most wins prevails. Ferrari would win with six victories to McLaren’s five.
    • If Ferrari doesn’t win the race, McLaren’s superior number of second-place finishes will break the tie in their favor.

Midfield Battles Add Intrigue

While the spotlight is on McLaren and Ferrari, other teams are locked in fierce battles for position—and prize money.

  • Red Bull (581 points): Mathematically, Red Bull could overtake Ferrari for second, but this would require near-perfect results from their drivers, who start fifth (Max Verstappen) and 10th (Sergio Perez).
  • Alpine (59 points) vs. Haas (52 points): Haas, with Nico Hulkenberg starting fourth, is poised to challenge Alpine for sixth in the standings. Kevin Magnussen, starting 14th, will need a heroic drive to support the effort.

A Historic Finale Awaits

Sunday’s race at Yas Marina offers a chance for McLaren or Ferrari to break their respective droughts and etch their names back into F1’s history books. McLaren is poised for victory, but Ferrari’s resilience and a wild race could upend expectations.

As Norris put it: “This is just how we wanted to end today—but tomorrow, we need to make it count.”

The question now is simple: will McLaren seal their first Constructors’ title since 1998, or can Ferrari conjure a miracle for their 17th crown? Buckle up—the season finale is set to deliver high-stakes drama like never before!

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