How can McLaren and Ferrari become world champions in Abu Dhabi?

Here we are: the duel between McLaren et Ferrari for the Constructors' World Championship title comes to an end this Sunday! At the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the last race of the 2024 season of Formula 1, one of the two teams will be crowned and end a long drought without a world crown. Ironically, these two historic teams won their last F1 world title in the same year, in 2008: Lewis Hamilton was then crowned Drivers' World Champion at McLaren, while Ferrari won the Constructors' title with Felipe Massa and Kimi Räikkönen.

As this final race of the season approaches, McLaren has the advantage over Ferrari. With 640 points on the clock, the British team – which is chasing its first Constructors' title since 1998! – has a 21-point lead over the Italian team (619 points). A position that allows the Papayes to approach the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in a more comfortable manner, especially since Lando Norris et Oscar piastri will start on the front row this Sunday. On this last round of the year, there are still a maximum of 44 points to be won (25 points for 1st place, 18 points for 2nd place, 1 point for the best lap).

For McLaren to be assured of the title, they must score a minimum of 24 points in Abu Dhabi… in the event that Ferrari achieves the perfect result with a one-two finish and the fastest lap in the race. Otherwise, Ferrari must not score 21 points (or 22 points, if the Scuderia does not win in Abu Dhabi) more than McLaren for the Woking team to clinch the title. If McLaren wins the Grand Prix this Sunday, they will be assured of the title regardless of Ferrari's result.

For Ferrari, the task looks complex, especially with fairly handicapping starting positions (3rd for Sainz, 19th for Leclerc) behind the 100% McLaren front row. The Scuderia must absolutely place its two cars at the top of the standings at the finish to have a tiny chance of the title, knowing that it does not have its destiny in its own hands.

McLaren Constructors' World Champion if…
– McLaren wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix regardless of position of 2nd car
– McLaren places its two cars in the Top 4
– Ferrari does not score 21 points (in case of victory in Abu Dhabi) or 22 points (without victory in Abu Dhabi) more

Ferrari World Constructors Champion if…
– Ferrari scores 21 points (in case of victory in Abu Dhabi) or 22 points (without victory in Abu Dhabi) more than McLaren

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