Leclerc explains late bid to help Perez in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Running in second place behind leader Max Verstappen, Leclerc attempted to give third-placed Sergio Perez a slipstream in the final laps to help him pull clear of Russell, who was on course to give Mercedes second in its fight against Ferrari.

Perez needed to finish five seconds clear of Russell after being handed a five-second penalty for a clash with McLaren’s Lando Norris.

But while Leclerc let Perez past into second, the Mexican was unable…