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Grand Prix thread ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2021

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by ched999uk, Dec 7, 2021.

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Who will win - simple :-) ?

Poll closed Dec 10, 2021.
  1. Lewis Hamilton

    71.4%
  2. Max Verstappen

    7.1%
  3. Valtteri Bottas

    7.1%
  4. Sergio Perez

    7.1%
  5. Lando Norris

    7.1%
  6. Esteban Ocon

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. Pierre Gasly

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. Fernando Alonso

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. Kimi Raikkonen

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  10. Any Other

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Viva_Giggsy

    Viva_Giggsy Well-Known Member

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    People making it sound like Max is only on pole because of that slipstream lol he was quicker on he's 2nd lap without it but back off at the end so, probably would of had 2 laps quick enough for pole.
     
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  2. Quite Possibly Raving

    Quite Possibly Raving Well-Known Member

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    Agree. But he was also faster in qualifying in Saudi and not in the race, which is my working assumption for this race too, based on that one.
     
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  3. Justjazz

    Justjazz Well-Known Member

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    Perrilli are forcasting the best tyre strategy is one stop, Medium and Hards, as per the top 3 last year. Only 3 drivers stopped twice last year.

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  4. ched999uk

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    Interesting as there were more corners last year and more braking. So that's logical as long as the Mediums can hang on long enough.
     
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  5. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    It's set up to be the kind of race I like, 2 cars of roughly equal pace, with 2 of the best drivers, but with different characteristics, on different tyre strats.
    Hoping this one goes down to the last few laps.
     
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  6. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    No, he was blisteringly fast again, nobody can say otherwise.

    He strat may totally screw him though, but with a bit of luck going his way,it might not work out too bad. It's almost impossible to read this one.
     
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  7. Justjazz

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    I think Lewis is happy to be in second, if he was that fussed he would have arranged a tow from Bottas, said without judging if it would have worked. He knows where Max is for the first corner, no lunging. Assuming he can he would prefer to take him on the straight with DRS, if he gets close enough for DRS.
     
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  8. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    Max will be WDC . Not what I want , but it is what it will be .
     
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  9. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Honestly. Flip a coin on this one. I dunno.
     
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  10. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    I almost think this could be decided by red flags. i.e. If we get a Red flag at the right/wrong time then some will get free pit stops. So the positions could be determined by Flags!!! I really hope the flags are not created by any of the Red Bull or the Merc 'Family' of teams.

    I hope it's just a good clean race with zero incidents and who ever crosses the line in in front wins, no arguments or legal challenges.
     
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  11. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    An early red is going to be an absolute gift to Max. It could quite easily happen.
     
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  12. TopClass

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    Max with a beautiful lap and Merc not quite where they wanted to be over one lap.

    Race pace, tyres, and SC now the key!

    Turn 1 here we come!!
     
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  13. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    I like to think all of us agree with your last comment :)
     
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  14. TopClass

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    Two absolute bonafide top talent in the top two cars- for all the ups and downs both have produced some epic drives and now it’s just a straight fight one final time this season to see who edges it.

    Take out the personalities, the drama and the fandom, and it’s hard to argue these two aren’t by a distance the most consistent drivers on the grid this year. They have obliterated their team mates.

    Both have shown great character to come back from setbacks or difficult positions and it’s a fight that has deserved a final showdown. Some may argue Max may have wrapped it up already with greater luck but then Hamilton has delivered under enormous pressure since Mexico and USA to take it to the wire.

    Standout shouts to Norris (who has been one of the only people to make Ricciardo look average) and Sainz (who in going toe to toe with Le Clerc has backed up his close tied form with Norris).
     
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  15. SgtBhaji

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    Seconded
     
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  16. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    yeah.
    ****ing love it, it's the stuff of the 1980's.
     
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  17. SgtBhaji

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    It's great... And it's what we've really needed.
     
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  18. Dell Boy

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    Great news, Mazepin out of the race due to Covid. This must lessen the chance of a red flag by at least 50%?
     
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  19. Justjazz

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    Don't be so negative, enjoy the race. How many times did you think Lewis would not win the last race. The cup is half full, NOT half empty.
     
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  20. eddie_squidd

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    These races can throw up some funny results. I wonder what odds you could get on neither Max or Lewis winning the race (not just because of taking each other out).
     
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