Arthur leclerc

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc has been hit with a 10-place grid penalty for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after the Ferrari driver took on a new energy store, a bitter blow to the team's hopes in the constructors' battle with McLaren.

With Ferrari needing to outscore the papaya team by 22 points this weekend, maintaining that performance will be crucial for the 27-year-old.

The Monegasque driver was forced to wait in the pits for the first 20 minutes of FP1 in Abu Dhabi while Ferrari dealt with a suspected battery issue on his car – he thankfully did get the opportunity to drive on track with his younger brother, Arthur Leclerc.