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Grand Prix thread ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2022

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by ched999uk, Nov 17, 2022.

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Who would you LIKE to win?

Poll closed Nov 19, 2022.
  1. Sebastian Vettel

    16.7%
  2. Mick Schumacher

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  3. Nicholas Latifi

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Daniel Ricciardo

    16.7%
  5. Sergio Perez

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. Max Verstappen

    11.1%
  7. Lewis Hamilton

    38.9%
  8. Charles Leclerc

    5.6%
  9. Lando Norris

    11.1%
  10. Any Other

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    58 laps of the 5.281-kilometre Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island

    18th November Practice 1 10:00 - 11:00
    18th November Practice 2 13:00 - 14:00
    19th November Practice 3 10:30 - 11:30
    19th November Qualifying 14:00 - 15:00
    20th November Race 13:00 - 15:00

    All times are UK times

    Poll closes before Quali.

    So with this the last race of the year and the last race for some of the drivers will we get a good race to remember or not?

    I thought it might be interesting to see WHO you would LIKE to win for the last race, hope that's OK?
     
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  2. DHCanary

    DHCanary Very Well-Known Member
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    Would like to see strong results for all 4 departing drivers, they all deserve it.

    Max and Checo take each other out in T1, Hamilton, Vettel, Ricciardo on the podium and points for Mick and Latifi. I can but hope.
     
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  3. moreinjuredthanowen

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    Hopefully Hamilton could win this one.

    I'd like verstappen to blow an engine in fp1, fp2 amd fp3 and put redbull into "minor" budget.cap breach :)

    But latifi.. no way. He's absolutely pants amd should never have been in f1.

    Really should say the same about Schumacher tbh. He's not really good enough is he?

    Vettel has destroyed the spoiled brat son of owner time and again so I hope he does so yet again.

    Ricciardo.. I dunno. I just don't get the struggles He's had so a few passes would be good.
     
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  4. TopClass

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    Would love Danny Ricc just to get in some fights and pull off some moves. We know he’s good in certain cars- watched a video last week saying it’s all about strong front end feeling for Ricc whereas McLaren has all been about managing the rear of the car which he just can’t find any confidence to push in.

    I was at Stowe for Silverstone this year and the difference visually between him and Lando, who threw the car into that corner versus a tentative and safe Danny Ricc was never more clearer to me. Anyway- that’s all for 2024 if we do see him back!!

    I’d love to see Ricc, Alonso and Vettel do well this weekend. It’s funny, I used to think Alonso and Vettel were annoying but I respect them both the most now, Vettel as a person but Alonso as the most incredible racer. It’s an absolute travesty to have not had him racing Lewis and Max these last few years. A genuine great.
     
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  5. happyal

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    Could you add an option for anyone but Hamilton?
     
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  6. eddie_squidd

    eddie_squidd Well-Known Member

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    Depends if the warmer temps and lower altitude suit the car as well as the conditions in Mexico and Brazil did. I hope so. It would be great if Hamilton keeps his record and he and George can win a race each this season. They've worked for it.
     
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  7. moreinjuredthanowen

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    Still just a hope per the poll.
     
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    Seems Ricciardo left red bull to avoid being Max's no2 and is now returning as no3. Pretty embarrassing
     
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  9. eddie_squidd

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    I can see Perez looking over his shoulder now that he is in the RB doghouse for daring to complain a bit about being treated like poo. The threat of being demoted to number three instead of Danny will keep him in line.

    I see they have made Checo apologise now for daring to be upset about what happened, whereas Max is allowed not only to feel that his nasty little rant was acceptable, but to continue to blame everybody else for hurting his feelings. What a crock. Other than having no real alternative I can't image why Danny would want to go there.

    https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/p...nts-after-brazil-f1-team-orders-row/10401456/
     
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  11. TopClass

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    It’s bizarre how Horner and Red Bull just bend the entire universe to acquit Max of any errors of judgment! There’s not an adult between them! So weird.

    You can be an amazing talent but be harnessed by the wisdom of those around you to grow further still! For some reason Horner just bends over for him like he’s some sort of God!
     
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    He’s the golden goose. If they don’t put up with his nonsense then he will go somewhere else. Daddy will see to it.
     
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  13. moreinjuredthanowen

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    Not only that it the corrupt fia president is rowing in and says if max wants the fia will "investigate" Monaco and strip petez of the race win.

    You couldn't make it up.
     
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    This is what happens when Americans are allowed to buy/invest in any sport outside their pathetic little closed shop

    The American owners were highly involved in the European Super League and now that appears to be dead in the water Liverpools owners want to sell up
     
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    I am hoping he can throw the RBR around when he is given the chance. I just wonder if there were one or two people in his garage at Mclaren who he didn't get on with. Danny did an OK job at Renault. In 2020 Danny was 5th in the Championship and 57 points ahead of Ocon.
    Alonso is currently 9th and currently 5 points behind Ocon.
    It only takes one or two bad apples. Of course, it is just speculation by me.
     
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    Hope we don’t have Hamilton getting a penalty for overtaking under red flags.
     
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    So it looks like we have cars shaking themselves to bits on the kerbs. Hope this doesn’t become an issue in the race.
     
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    Got off, lucky boy.
     
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  19. moreinjuredthanowen

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    It looked like he was already passing when they dropped it and he completed then slowed.

    Pretty sure max can have the president of the fia have him stoned for that
     
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    Vettel into q3. Spoiled brat team mate, out in q2.

    Hamilton and Russell looking competitive.

    Someone's over inflated vertappens rear tyres or something.

    Perez looking like he will have to beat le clearc on his own... I bet verstappen hits him opening lap tomorrow just to make sure of the job
     
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