Abu Dhabi F1

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 1:17 pm

The Decider in the Desert is underway with Q1 currently happening, Mercedes should have the edge in qualifying but after a great season with many differing opinions, let's hope the title is decided on the track and not in the stewards room.

what_no_pies · Post by **what_no_pies** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 1:38 pm

Come on Lewis!

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 1:50 pm

Max in P1 after Q2.
Running soft compound tyres.
Lewis on mediums.

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 2:04 pm

Oooh Max on Pole......will Hamilton try and take him out on the first corner??

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 2:05 pm

Stunning performance by Verstappen and Norris

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 2:05 pm

ClaretDiver wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 11, 2021 2:04 pm
Oooh Max on Pole......will Hamilton try and take him out on the first corner??

Not sure why he would?

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 2:14 pm

Verstappen a likely winner then, unless the pitting and safety car has an effect.

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 2:17 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 11, 2021 2:14 pm
Verstappen a likely winner then, unless the pitting and safety car has an effect.

I'd say the difference in tyres could also be a crucial factor.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 2:17 pm

ClaretDiver wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 11, 2021 2:04 pm
Oooh Max on Pole......will Hamilton try and take him out on the first corner??

Why would he

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 2:40 pm

Pole usually converts to race win in Abu Dhabi but with Max on the softs and Lewis on the mediums, it adds an extra layer of intrigue into the race.

Lights out at 1pm tomorrow.

Shaggy · Post by **Shaggy** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 3:29 pm

Indeed am intriguing race. The track changes could have an effect also but I think Lewis and Mercedes who between them seem To look after their tyres better than anyone else. I think a Hamilton will pass through the pits.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 3:36 pm

Exciting race awaits I think. Lewis will want to ensure he keeps Max within distance then hope the mediums v softs play out.

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Sat Dec 11, 2021 6:02 pm

Either:

Max has to stop twice due to starting on softs and Lewis stops once on a Med/Hard strategy so advantage Lewis or

Max manages to make a Soft/Hard strategy work and Lewis changes to Hards much later and has fresher tyres at the end and he chases Max down

There will be countless twists and turns no doubt, safety cars, red flags etc like the last race but despite starting second I make Lewis favourite to win the race and the title.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 10:47 am

Come on Lewis.....

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NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 10:58 am

Come on Lewis. Gutted I’m going to miss this. Anyone know if it’ll be on in the fanzone/park view?

taio · Post by **taio** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:18 am

Will be recording it and watching when I return from turf and hoping I do not hear the result beforehand. Been a brilliant F1 season.

PeterWilton · Post by **PeterWilton** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:44 am

Just had a cheeky fiver on each of Bottas, Perez or Lando winning today, just incase i'm disappointed by Max wiping Lewis out.

PeterWilton · Post by **PeterWilton** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:59 am

claretburns wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 11, 2021 2:40 pm
Pole usually converts to race win in Abu Dhabi but with Max on the softs and Lewis on the mediums, it adds an extra layer of intrigue into the race.

Lights out at 1pm tomorrow.

It's different this time because RB might have to go for a two-stop strategy or go very long on bad types in one of two stints on a one-stop strategy, because both RB are aterting on softs.

I think if both Max and Lewis finish the race then Lewis will be ahead of Max.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 12:02 pm

I’ve just seen that Channel 4 are broadcasting the Sky coverage for free so I’ll watch first hour, then Burnley then nip over to C4 +1. Hoping I’ll catch the end.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 12:24 pm

Let’s go Lewis

jos · Post by **jos** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 12:56 pm

Go Max

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:07 pm

Well that’s Hamilton’s title!

PeterWilton · Post by **PeterWilton** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:08 pm

When is Max going to learn. You can't divebomb, force the opponent off and then claim the position.

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:12 pm

A sensible decision by the stewards. Max knew exactly what he was doing. No amount of whinging by Red Bull will change it.

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:12 pm

Correct decision there. Max was never making that corner without running Lewis off the track again. He had nowhere else to go, couldn't turn in as Max had dived from so far back.

PeterWilton · Post by **PeterWilton** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:14 pm

Lewis is maintaining a 2 second game on the slower tyre.

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:17 pm

I cant see the argument.
I get that Max made the inside and stayed on the track, but he turned so late that Lewis had no option but to go off the track. He couldn't park it up and be hit from behind.
Surely there is a difference between leaving the track voluntarily to gain an advantage, and being forced off and getting punished for it.

PeterWilton · Post by **PeterWilton** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:36 pm

If Verstappen ends up winning this championship he owes 49% of it to Perez.

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:40 pm

PeterWilton wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:36 pm
If Verstappen ends up winning this championship he owes 49% of it to Perez.

Looking unlikely barring a puncture or safety car.

PeterWilton · Post by **PeterWilton** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:53 pm

Firthy wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:40 pm
Looking unlikely barring a puncture or safety car.

I'm still nervous of shenanigans involving an SC, like Perez parking it somewhere strategic. I'm hoping Perez and Horner are bigger than that, and i think they are. But still... it's happened before.
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PeterWilton · Post by **PeterWilton** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:02 pm

I don't think Hamilton's going to win this without Max making a mistake. This is going to be very tight.

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:25 pm

Hamilton lucky there.....probably no race laps left

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:29 pm

Talk about handing it to Hamilton.....

Mrpotatohead · Post by **Mrpotatohead** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:31 pm

ClaretDiver wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:29 pm
Talk about handing it to Hamilton.....

Verstappen was never going to catch Hamilton without the safety car. If they allow the lapped cars to go through then we probably wouldn't get another racing lap.

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:33 pm

This is shocking .massi is a complete arse

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:33 pm

Oh my!!!

Mrpotatohead · Post by **Mrpotatohead** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:33 pm

Unbelievable stuff!!

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:33 pm

Fck that was a brilliant final lap

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:34 pm

I'll leave it here boys!

PeterWilton · Post by **PeterWilton** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:34 pm

What. The. ****. Was. That.

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:34 pm

Disgraceful from race control.

PeterWilton · Post by **PeterWilton** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:35 pm

A ******* scam. An absolute ******* scam.

Caballo · Post by **Caballo** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:37 pm

Off to court we go I reckon.

Tillweplay · Post by **Tillweplay** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:38 pm

Some money must have changed hands.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:38 pm

That is a f***** joke

jos · Post by **jos** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:39 pm

Get in there …. Max

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:39 pm

Don't be upset boys and girls, there won't be a court case etc.
It's done, Max won and he didn't even have to crash into Lewis to do it despite some of you thinking he would.

LordBob · Post by **LordBob** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:39 pm

A massive disgrace rules bent to suit Red Bull, the first VSC wouldn't have been needed if the retired car had parked right.

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:41 pm

Just disappointed because that’s not how you want a title to be decided

AfloatinClaret · Post by **AfloatinClaret** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:41 pm

Quite impressed myself, I'd been assuming that the FIA were going to have to re-use the Nigel Mansell 'tyres blowing-up on the last lap' script to achieve an exciting finish; I really can't understand why folks get so upset/annoyed/surprised by the twists and turns of F1 racing, the sport's long been as scripted/staged as professional wrestling