Ferrari must perform at end of season: 'Important market'

Ferrari has little left to compete for at the Brazil and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix. With both championships having gone to Red Bull Racing, there is nothing left but to shift the focus to 2023. Nevertheless, Emerson Fittipaldi expects a strong Ferrari in the closing stages of the racing year.

"The last two races, Ferrari have the chance to do well," the former Formula One driver explained in conversation with Vegasinsider.com. "Especially the Abu Dhabi race as the middle-east is an important market for Ferrari's street cars and they need to win to build up this image again."

With rain expected, however, two-time world champion Max Verstappen seems to have an advantage. The Dutchman has repeatedly proved his ability to tap high levels in wet conditions in recent seasons and is therefore the favourite for victory in Brazil.

Sainz and Leclerc need to show up

Nevertheless, Fittipaldi thinks Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz will come close to a win. Indeed, both drivers have plenty to prove. "Both Carlos and Leclerc will be driving very, very hard in the last two races to bring the results for Ferrari," he said.