Perez, Leclerc Battle for 2nd in F1, Vettel in Last Race

Perez, Leclerc Battle for 2nd in F1, Vettel in Last Race
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico sits in his car during practice for thethe Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Nov. 18, 2022. Hussein Malla/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates—Two drivers are level on points ahead of the Formula One season finale in Abu Dhabi. This time it’s only for second place.

Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez are both on 290 points going into the final race Sunday at the Yas Marina circuit. It’s a subdued echo of last year’s title-deciding spectacular between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, who also arrived in Abu Dhabi on level terms before Verstappen took the title following a heavily disputed restart procedure.