Mclaren Vs Ferrari for the Constructers World Title
2024 World Constructors’ Championship Scenarios: What Do McLaren and Ferrari Need to Do to Win?
As the 2024 Formula One season roars into its finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the World Constructors’ Championship (WCC) remains undecided. With McLaren and Ferrari locked in a heated battle, the final weekend of a record-breaking 24-race calendar promises drama, strategy, and high stakes.
While Max Verstappen has already claimed his fourth consecutive World Drivers’ Championship, the focus now shifts to which team will take home the coveted constructors’ title.
McLaren: A Return to Glory?
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Leading Ferrari by 21 points, McLaren is in the driver's seat to claim its first WCC since 1998. A maximum of 44 points is up for grabs in the season finale, meaning McLaren needs to secure at least 24 points to guarantee the title outright. Alternatively, they can afford to score 23 points if Ferrari fails to win the race.
A third-place finish (15 points) and fifth-place finish (10 points) would suffice for McLaren to seal the deal. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who have consistently delivered points in every race this season, remain the team’s greatest asset. The duo’s stellar performance throughout 2024 has positioned McLaren as favourites to clinch their ninth constructors’ crown.
However, Ferrari is not backing down. A strong showing by the Italian team could turn the tide, especially if McLaren encounters setbacks.
Ferrari: Fighting for the Crown
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Ferrari sits 21 points behind, but the Scuderia is determined to end its 16-year constructors’ title drought. To pull off the upset, Ferrari must score at least 22 points and rely on McLaren failing to score altogether. Realistically, a one-two finish with the fastest lap would provide the perfect scenario to close the gap.
Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have shown flashes of brilliance, with Leclerc delivering a standout performance in Qatar. However, Ferrari’s path to victory hinges on more than just speed—it requires a flawless execution, impeccable teamwork, and a bit of misfortune for McLaren.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will ultimately come down to strategy, reliability, and pressure management. Can McLaren maintain its composure and reclaim glory? Or will Ferrari pull off a miraculous comeback? As the lights go out for the final time this season, the battle for the constructors’ title promises an electrifying showdown under the Yas Marina floodlights.