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F1 2020 Season
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Black and White flag for Leclerc
I wonder how Albons year would have turned out if Hamilton hadn't rammed him in Oz. Momentum might have made a big difference to his season if he had started with a race win
Bottas might yet run out of talent today and lose second
Shite race. But atleast Merc were kept off first place for once.
dreadful race, just so boring .
The Merc hate is strong with this one
The Merc hate is strong with this one
Yup. A one team sport for a decade will do that
Nice to see McLaren beat Tracing Point to third. Atleast they designed their own car. They should be even better next year when they swap Renault for a Merc engine
I'm really looking forward to see how Ricciardo does in the McLaren with a Merc inside it
Easy win for Max today, given that both Merc had reduced engine power, but fair play to Max he took his chance and never looked in trouble.
OMG what a boring race, no excitement what so ever, what a disappointing end to the shortest season since 1966.
OMG what a boring race, no excitement what so ever, what a disappointing end to the shortest season since 1966.
A lap or two ago Sainz had a 10 second gap, now it's 4? Penalty could still make a difference
F2 is like watching football pro teams and F1 is non pro team. Watched F2 for first time last weekend. Will watch a lot more next year!
Interlagos should be the final race of every season. Not this rubbish
Absolutely. Always a crap race here.
Wonder what race Mercedes will seal the championship next year?
F1 had good moments this year, but it's a long long way from being competitive.
F1 had good moments this year, but it's a long long way from being competitive.
Yes. As boring as last race was exciting. Typical end of season atmosphere. Well done Max and well done McLaren for finishing 3rd after all those awful years.
I missed most of the race but doesn't look like I missed much?
I was surprised to see Hamilton back, there was a clip of him on Instagram in the week and he sounded really rough. Especially as its technically a nothing race as far as this season goes. I'd have liked to see Russell in the Mercedes again though so maybe im biased!
The person who said Bottas would be great for red bulls 2nd driver makes a very good point and I agree he would probably be solid there then let us make the most of Mercedes dominance by having George in the 2nd Mercedes. I think he would accept being number 2 driver for a couple of years, especially as he would probably become number 1 when Hamilton does whatever he does next. He would also learn loads from Lewis. Or maybe after next year, Lewis will presumably win title number 8 next year then he has one more year and can take on a mentor role for George as well.
I was surprised to see Hamilton back, there was a clip of him on Instagram in the week and he sounded really rough. Especially as its technically a nothing race as far as this season goes. I'd have liked to see Russell in the Mercedes again though so maybe im biased!
The person who said Bottas would be great for red bulls 2nd driver makes a very good point and I agree he would probably be solid there then let us make the most of Mercedes dominance by having George in the 2nd Mercedes. I think he would accept being number 2 driver for a couple of years, especially as he would probably become number 1 when Hamilton does whatever he does next. He would also learn loads from Lewis. Or maybe after next year, Lewis will presumably win title number 8 next year then he has one more year and can take on a mentor role for George as well.
I actually think next season will be a lot more competitive .
Merc will yes have the best car, but Ferrari have already said they think next season theirs will be up there, Red Bull clearly will be up there, Renault or Alpine as they will be called with Mercedes engines and Racing Point, will all be stronger.
Bottas has already signed for 2021 , Lewis still has to sign up, Russell will be at Merc for 2022 when the cars change under the new rules.
Real Shame we won't see Perez and Vettel at Tracing Point next year.
Vettel Perez, Norris Riccardo, Alonso would have been a hell of a scrap every week.
I know everyone is excited about Ric, but I wouldn't be shocked to see Norris beat him more often than not over the next year or atleast two. I think he is the real deal and getting better all the time.
Interested to see if Alonso still has it.
But above all of that, It's an outrage that the guy who finished 4th (despite not finishing today and missing two other races with Covid) in the drivers championship has been sacked
Vettel Perez, Norris Riccardo, Alonso would have been a hell of a scrap every week.
I know everyone is excited about Ric, but I wouldn't be shocked to see Norris beat him more often than not over the next year or atleast two. I think he is the real deal and getting better all the time.
Interested to see if Alonso still has it.
But above all of that, It's an outrage that the guy who finished 4th (despite not finishing today and missing two other races with Covid) in the drivers championship has been sacked
Where are you looking? It's 8 seconds.
G'wan McLaren, gave up on 3rd after last week but thankfully RP's luck ran out!
Normal service will presume next year when we have a fully fit Hammy.
You a Merc hater
Abu Dhabi GP Result
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:40.958 | 1:36:28.645 | ||||
| 2 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | 1:41.131 | 15.976 behind | ||||
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:41.420 | 18.415 behind | ||||
| 4 | Alexander Albon | Red Bull | 1:41.227 | 19.987 behind | ||||
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:41.964 | 1:00.729 behind | ||||
| 6 | Carlos Sainz Jnr | McLaren | 1:41.947 | 1:05.662 behind | ||||
| 7 | Daniel Ricciardo | Renault | fastest overall lap 1:40.926 | 1:13.748 behind | ||||
| 8 | Pierre Gasly | AlphaTauri | 1:42.474 | 1:29.718 behind | ||||
| 9 | Esteban Ocon | Renault | 1:42.894 | 1:41.069 behind | ||||
| 10 | Lance Stroll | Racing Point | 1:41.866 | 1:42.738 behind | ||||
| 11 | Daniil Kvyat | AlphaTauri | 1:42.704 | 1 lap behind | ||||
| 12 | Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | 1:42.148 | 1 lap behind | ||||
| 13 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:41.908 | 1 lap behind | ||||
| 14 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari | 1:41.475 | 1 lap behind | ||||
| 15 | George Russell | Williams | 1:43.328 | 1 lap behind | ||||
| 16 | Antonio Giovinazzi | Alfa Romeo | 1:41.675 | 1 lap behind | ||||
| 17 | Nicholas Latifi | Williams | 1:42.497 | 1 lap behind | ||||
| 18 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 1:41.999 | 1 lap behind | ||||
| 19 | Pietro Fittipaldi | Haas | 1:41.707 | 2 laps behind | ||||
| not classified | Sergio Perez | Racing Point | 1:43.263 | did not finish completed 9 laps |
You a Merc hater
I absolutely am. If they fancy spending a few seasons in 4th I will be happy to reconsider. But already knowing who will win next year (like this year, last year, the year before, the year before that, etc) is not fun
Fully deserved his win too. Yeah went down as one of the poorest shows from a excitement point of view. Lewis confirmed he was still recovering from the aftermath of Covid. Anti merc fans will say " well he would say that anyway "
Sadly Bottas will keep his seat next year so we're going to have to wait till 2022 for Russell. Instill have this thing in my head though
Given the same car is Lando faster than Russell.Being the best at what they do does breed jealousy. Bit like United & Liverpool.
I would say he is not over it 100% , not even close, maybe his team should have told him to sit the race out, having been test positive, I know how much it takes out of you .Fully deserved his win too. Yeah went down as one of the poorest shows from a excitement point of view. Lewis confirmed he was still recovering from the aftermath of Covid. Anti merc fans will say " well he would say that anyway "
Sadly Bottas will keep his seat next year so we're going to have to wait till 2022 for Russell. Instill have this thing in my head though
Lando faster then Russell in the same car, now thats an interesting idea, one I like, I like both drivers, Russell will be a Mercedes driver in 2022
A lot can happen in 12 months but yeah Russell odds on to be in a Merc in 2022. Here's a question though, who with?
I think if Hammy makes it 8 he may well retire, hopefully not but a possibility.If he wins 8 I think he may retire too, but with new rules and cars coming in 2022, he may move team Ferrari ? and see what happens with a new car.A lot can happen in 12 months but yeah Russell odds on to be in a Merc in 2022. Here's a question though, who with?
I followed F2 for the first time this year and I'm hooked, just a fantastic series with proper racing from start to finish.
Exactly! I loved it last weekend, can’t wait for next season.
Sky saying Perez is expected to get the Red Bull seat? I totally missed that.
I do think it's a bit harsh on Albon despite some struggles this year, but it's great to see Perez stay in F1
I do think it's a bit harsh on Albon despite some struggles this year, but it's great to see Perez stay in F1
Delighted as a Mclaren fan - feel like Justice has been done a little bit. Thank god Lance stroll is absolutely useless otherwise they would have had 3rd easily
the extra cash could prove massive especially in these tight cash flow times.
@Asger @Zlaatan
glad we’ve got some more f2 converts! Give f3 a go also, it’s just as bonkers and they race each other really hard each week. Being a control formula there’s always different winners most weeks too.
shame they won’t be on the same weekends as the f1 anymore though.
the extra cash could prove massive especially in these tight cash flow times.
@Asger @Zlaatan
glad we’ve got some more f2 converts! Give f3 a go also, it’s just as bonkers and they race each other really hard each week. Being a control formula there’s always different winners most weeks too.
shame they won’t be on the same weekends as the f1 anymore though.
Perez I think is a better driver, in the Red Bull he will do well.
I have watched a few F2 races, really good , also seen a few bad crashes, not good.Delighted as a Mclaren fan - feel like Justice has been done a little bit. Thank god Lance stroll is absolutely useless otherwise they would have had 3rd easily
the extra cash could prove massive especially in these tight cash flow times.
@Asger @Zlaatan
glad we’ve got some more f2 converts! Give f3 a go also, it’s just as bonkers and they race each other really hard each week. Being a control formula there’s always different winners most weeks too.
shame they won’t be on the same weekends as the f1 anymore though.
I think I will watch more next season.
I was busy playing football/breaking my ribs yesterday so I missed the race.
Initial "don't bother, it was dull" advice from my Dad. Hamilton illness aside, has there been a reason why Mercedes couldn't do much? Know they were on their last power unit but everyone else was too? Or was Max just too good and consistent?
Next season could be good.. but there's a new thread for that
Initial "don't bother, it was dull" advice from my Dad. Hamilton illness aside, has there been a reason why Mercedes couldn't do much? Know they were on their last power unit but everyone else was too? Or was Max just too good and consistent?
Next season could be good.. but there's a new thread for that
Think it was a case of a few multiples.I was busy playing football/breaking my ribs yesterday so I missed the race.
Initial "don't bother, it was dull" advice from my Dad. Hamilton illness aside, has there been a reason why Mercedes couldn't do much? Know they were on their last power unit but everyone else was too? Or was Max just too good and consistent?
Next season could be good.. but there's a new thread for that
1. Red bull were just genuinely quick, especially in the 2nd sector where it's important on that track (before+including the straights)
2. Clearly they had the boost pressure turned down so lacked the usual top end grunt they'd normally have.
3. Yas Marina is a notoriously hard to overtake circuit for modern f1 cars. Unless you're clearly faster than the other car and can get within the DRS zone, you aren't over taking.
Verstappen was quick enough to keep them at arms length all race, and with Hamilton clearly not fit enough to race properly, there was no real threat.
4. Only 1 pit stop so no real stategy changes, on other tracks they'd use Bottas to push Verstappen and let Hamilton look after his tyres and go longer - not possible here.
Makes sense, thank you for that. Wondered if there was a bit of apathy, despite it being a bit of a rubbish final circuit.
Bring back Brazil!