Charles Leclerc views his back-row starting position at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as motivation to deliver something extraordinary, despite facing significant challenges.

A combination of a 10-place grid penalty for a new energy store and a track limits violation in Q2 has relegated Leclerc to the last position. Despite this setback, he maintains his optimism about Ferrari's chances in the constructors' championship battle against McLaren, who currently lead by 21 points.

"We could have been fourth," Leclerc admitted, acknowledging that while McLaren appeared too strong to beat in qualifying, Ferrari's race pace shows promise. "It motivates me to do something very special tomorrow. My goal remains the same: it's to win the constructors' championship."

Ferrari has made significant car adjustments since FP3, leading to improved tire degradation compared to their competitors. This development could prove crucial for their race strategy.

"I believe in miracles," Leclerc stated. "With the 10-place grid penalty, it was always going to be difficult. But I see an opportunity to do something very special, and I'll believe in it until the very last lap. Anything can happen."

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