Grand Prix thread Not606 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Chat and Predictions

[moreinjuredthanowen]

Well done Rosberg. drove past Hamilton and left him to his sulk I expect.

He's happy now but he should have done more in last races... nearly bottled it.

I think he should enjoy it while it lasts now. can't see him doubling up.

 

[EternalMSC]

Nico you beauty.

 

[EternalMSC]

Congratulations Nico and Mercedes on your triumphs over the last 3 years.

That said though- Thank God this era of F1 is over.

Us both..

 

[eddie_squidd]

Am I right in thinking Keke won the championship without winning the most races too?

 

[Big Ern]

well, it went down to the last few laps, can't really complain, Hamilton did exactly what he had too, but Verstappens tyres just didn't last. once they had gone Hamilton had to back up too much, and that put Rosberg in his DRS, which nullified Vettel's and secured Rosbergs title.
There's no point criticising Rosberg for not attacking Hamilton, he tried, it's just the nature of the track and cars which make over-taking hard outside the DRS zones, he was brave against Verstappen and that was the move that won him the title.

 

[allsaintchris.]

Well done Nico. Most consistent driver of the season, deservedly WDC.

Hamilton could do no more today, or the last 4 races to have won it this year.

 

[Number 1 Jasper]

Am I right in thinking Keke won the championship without winning the most races too?

He won a grand total of ........ 1..........

 

[happyal]

Am I right in thinking Keke won the championship without winning the most races too?

It happens, Lewis won the WDC in 2008 without winning the most races.

 

[allsaintchris.]

Am I right in thinking Keke won the championship without winning the most races too?

Keke is the only person to win a WDC having won just one race is a season AND having scored zero points the season before!

 

[EternalMSC]

Nice to see Lewis congratulate Nico, sour **** always will be. Prick.

 

[SgtBhaji]

He won a grand total of ........ 1..........

With a whopping 44pts.

 

[allsaintchris.]

It happens, Lewis won the WDC in 2008 without winning the most races.

Prost in 86 and 89. Piquet in 87.

has happened loads of times.

 

[allsaintchris.]

Nice to see Lewis congratulate Nico, sour **** always will be. Prick.

He did congratulate him with the mechanics.

what is he supposed to do, give him a hand job?

 

[eddie_squidd]

It happens, Lewis won the WDC in 2008 without winning the most races.

Ha ha, fair enough!

 

[Number 1 Jasper]

With a whopping 44pts.

Pironi should have been champion that year IMHO .

 

[SgtBhaji]

what is he supposed to do, give him a hand job?

Might be the death sentence for that in Abu Dhabi.

 

[allsaintchris.]

Pironi should have been champion that year IMHO .

it was a tragic year all round.

Pironi, Giles, Paletti

 

[Number 1 Jasper]

it was a tragic year all round.

Pironi, Giles, Paletti

Oh I know that . I have the Maurice Hamilton book . With the team conflicts , one of the most fascinating seasons ever ( IMHO ) I also hasten to add NOT the best if you were a driver .

If you are feeling bored after todays race , may I suggest you watch the Monaco GP or Austria .........

 

[canarian]

Pironi should have been champion that year IMHO .

He crashed in Germany and missed the rest of the season while leading the championship. He was on 39 points at the time I believe.

 

[canarian]

it was a tragic year all round.

Pironi, Giles, Paletti

It sure was.