Two Leclercs on track in Abu Dhabi: how names will change in FP1 at Yas Marina. Charles and Arthur Leclerc will participate together in a weekend session.

Tomorrow will be a historic day for Formula 1 as, for the first time, two brothers will participate together in a weekend session. Here’s how the names of the two Leclercs will appear during FP1 of the Abu Dhabi GP.

The season’s final Grand Prix marks an important day for the Leclerc brothers. The two Monegasque drivers will share the Abu Dhabi track and the Ferrari garage during FP1 of the year’s last weekend—a unique and historic occasion. However, there are some minor challenges, such as differentiating the two drivers on the timing screens. Here’s how the names of the two Leclercs will change for FP1 of the Abu Dhabi GP.

Charles Leclerc is close to securing second place in the Drivers’ Championship and will aim for perfection to achieve this goal—a critical challenge that requires maximum preparation for the weekend, including the Constructors’ Championship. However, under current sporting regulations, Ferrari is required to allocate some weekend sessions to young drivers.

After Charles Leclerc in Mexico, it’s now Carlos Sainz’s turn to give up his seat, this time to Arthur Leclerc, Charles’ younger brother. This unique event marks the first time two brothers will be on track simultaneously during a Formula 1 weekend. While this is a historic moment, it also presents a peculiar situation for fans paying attention to every detail. The presence of two Leclercs on the track at the same time makes it difficult to identify their standings at the end of the session.

As Charles Leclerc confirmed during the Abu Dhabi weekend press conference, there will be some changes to their names for clarity. The official driver of the #16 SF-24 will retain his usual abbreviation, “LEC.” Meanwhile, his brother Arthur, driving Carlos Sainz’s SF-24, will be identified with the abbreviation “LEL” and the #39 on the chassis.