Ferrari Drivers Disappointed After Narrow Constructors' Loss

Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc expressed their disappointment after narrowly missing out on the 2024 constructors' title, finishing just 14 points behind McLaren. The decisive race at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix saw Sainz secure second place while Leclerc, starting from 19th due to a grid penalty, remarkably fought back to claim third. McLaren's Lando Norris took the victory, which secured his team's championship, marking their first constructors' title since 1998.

Despite Ferrari's double podium and a strong performance in the latter half of the season, the team has not secured a constructors' championship since 2008. Leclerc acknowledged the bittersweet feeling of their campaign, highlighting the pride in their teamwork throughout their partnership. Both drivers, with a combined total of 652 points over the season, reflected on the strong camaraderie built but ultimately felt heartache at falling short to McLaren's well-deserved success. Sainz, set to transition to Williams next season, praised the efforts of the Ferrari team while recognizing McLaren's achievement.