F1 2021: Abu Dhabi GP - Yas Marina (Dec 12)

M5Rick · 12-11-2021, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Of course , that's the meaning of the situation .
MAX runs race number '8 with his HONDA ICE.

If Mercedes goes for it , I really hope so HONDA as well ..

Yeah . We'll see ..

If this doesn't convince the doubters then nothing will.

M5Rick · 12-11-2021, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Thoughts ?

...or he could be hinting that all dangerous crims should be freed now

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M5Rick · 12-11-2021, 05:04 AM

So it's him quickest with Max 2/10's behind and Bot being used as dogsbody to tow his master.

F87source · 12-11-2021, 05:14 AM

LOL Lewis impeded Mazepin again (in FP3 as well), guess he is not used to being behind Mazepin. Wonder if that'll get him in trouble which would mean a 10 spot grid penalty if repremanded again.

I don't know if the situation is different this time seeing mercedes weren't just lagging on the track like last time, but they just freshly came out of the pits.

But if Lewis gets a penalty then Max can get a new PU for essentially free.

Wakka · 12-11-2021, 05:38 AM

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No doubt Lewis has made mistakes under pressure, I have never denied it. Infact I've called Lewis out on his brake magic mistakes...

This was to address the notion that is constantly brought up that max is a perfect driver immune to mistakes. And to address what Nico said about pressure on the lead driving being significantly more than the one who's behind.

IMO Hamilton has made more mistakes than Max this year, and has been extremely lucky not losing as much points. This I think is the basis of ALO saying Max is driving better overall this year, which to some will always think that it's all because of ALO's hate for Ham, which makes me wonder who really has not moved on.

As a Lewis fan (at least more of a fan of his than max's) I agree with this. Lewis has made several mistakes where he could be ahead right now if it weren't for them. The Baku restart comes to mind.

I expect max to win this championship and I have since the usgp. I will give it to Hamilton for really pushing himself to get to where he is now though. It's the season we've all wanted

Artemis · 12-11-2021, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

So it's him quickest with Max 2/10's behind and Bot being used as dogsbody to tow his master.

Throughout FP3 BOT was apparently used as a tow for HAM and HAM also looked elsewhere for a tow. But some laps had to be aborted. The best time of FP3 was with a tow. For sure we will see Mercedes using BOT as a tow for getting HAM to P1 during Q3.

Horner said that Red Bull have been experimenting again with fuel loads.

Artemis · 12-11-2021, 06:27 AM

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First, HAM has already been reprimanded twice this season for on-track antics (unsafe entry onto the track during FP1 in Mexico + forcing Mazepin off track during FP3 in Saudi Arabia). If HAM triggers a third reprimand tomorrow during FP3 or Q1/Q2/Q3, he automatically gets a 10-place grid penalty as per FIA regulations. So the Mercedes team (pitwall) and HAM will need to be very focused. For sure the Red Bull team will take a very close look at HAM's on-track behavior. Compromising a laptime of a competitor and all other sorts of questionnable tricks: don't look for trouble.

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Originally Posted by F87source

LOL Lewis impeded Mazepin again (in FP3 as well), guess he is not used to being behind Mazepin. Wonder if that'll get him in trouble which would mean a 10 spot grid penalty if repremanded again.
I don't know if the situation is different this time seeing mercedes weren't just lagging on the track like last time, but they just freshly came out of the pits.
But if Lewis gets a penalty then Max can get a new PU for essentially free.

This is Saudi Arabia all over again. HAM at risk for reprimand #3. If served: 10-place grid penalty. I was referencing last night that they should have kept focused. Unbelievable how Mercedes and HAM failed to pay attention ...again.

Abu Dhabi FP3:

Compare with Saudi Arabia FP3 (HAM got reprimand #2 for that one):

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///M Power-Belgium · 12-11-2021, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by F87source

LOL Lewis impeded Mazepin again (in FP3 as well), guess he is not used to being behind Mazepin. Wonder if that'll get him in trouble which would mean a 10 spot grid penalty if repremanded again.

I don't know if the situation is different this time seeing mercedes weren't just lagging on the track like last time, but they just freshly came out of the pits.

But if Lewis gets a penalty then Max can get a new PU for essentially free.

Let's hope so , but I'm pretty sure the FIA won't touch HAM..

BTW ...I've bought cake today !

///M Power-Belgium · 12-11-2021, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

So it's him quickest with Max 2/10's behind and Bot being used as dogsbody to tow his master.

Meanwhile in QF2 : MAX is 0.004 sec. slower than HAM !

Blindside_137 · 12-11-2021, 07:38 AM

But with a flat spot now. The drama continues

///M Power-Belgium · 12-11-2021, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

This is Saudi Arabia all over again. HAM at risk for reprimand #3. If served: 10-place grid penalty. I was referencing last night that they should have kept focused. Unbelievable how Mercedes and HAM failed to pay attention ...again.

Abu Dhabi FP3:

Compare with Saudi Arabia FP3 (HAM got reprimand #2 for that one):

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Hulk Smash · 12-11-2021, 07:45 AM

Both Redbulls starting on softs. Interesting.

///M Power-Belgium · 12-11-2021, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

If this doesn't convince the doubters then nothing will.

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Blindside_137 · 12-11-2021, 07:52 AM

I like the idea of a two stopper for redbull with max chasing down Lewis the final 5 laps tomorrow.

If both teams are on the same tire and same strategy it will be fairly uneventful as whoever is on pole will walk away.

///M Power-Belgium · 12-11-2021, 07:54 AM

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Both Redbulls starting on softs. Interesting.

If they want to be faster .Red Bull has no other choice...
And that will s@ck badly during the race !

Once again ,HAM's RocketShip is unbeatable !

tdott · 12-11-2021, 08:01 AM

That was a mega lap, I think Max has pole.

But let's see.

tdott · 12-11-2021, 08:02 AM

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I thought sky would bias towards the British driver and can't be trusted?

Blindside_137 · 12-11-2021, 08:05 AM

Oh boy tomorrow will be epic.

Artemis · 12-11-2021, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

"FP1"

Fp2 would like to have a word.

Q3 would like to have a word.

________ · 12-11-2021, 08:17 AM

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"FP1"

Fp2 would like to have a word.

Q3 would like to have a word.

I hope we can say "race" would like to have a word

///M Power-Belgium · 12-11-2021, 08:31 AM

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Artemis · 12-11-2021, 08:44 AM

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I hope we can say "race" would like to have a word

Undercut, overcut or uppercut. May the best win !

FIA vs HAM vs VER. We'll know tomorrow who outsmarts who:

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F87source Major General 7302 Rep 7,467 Posts Drives: Bmw M2 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: . iTrader: (1)	LOL Lewis impeded Mazepin again (in FP3 as well), guess he is not used to being behind Mazepin. Wonder if that'll get him in trouble which would mean a 10 spot grid penalty if repremanded again. I don't know if the situation is different this time seeing mercedes weren't just lagging on the track like last time, but they just freshly came out of the pits. But if Lewis gets a penalty then Max can get a new PU for essentially free. __________________ Click on the link below to see a compiled list of every review I have ever written: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...2#post30368242
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6719 Rep 10,601 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	I like the idea of a two stopper for redbull with max chasing down Lewis the final 5 laps tomorrow. If both teams are on the same tire and same strategy it will be fairly uneventful as whoever is on pole will walk away.
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