Official 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***
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shirt said:
Micrometer puhlease!
Hope so as will mean I’m with a podium placing team or the FIA garage. Although you see and learn more with those towards the back of the grid, if you’re with a team not fighting for anything or otherwise in a good end of season mood, you can have some very good/insightful conversations with the engineers and even the drivers.
However those days are pretty much gone post covid, the role is more limited to observing from outside the garage. F2 is much more hands on.
@sandpitsteve you should consider getting involved next year if you fancy it, very easy to do so with an introduction.
Sounds like fun! I’m actually volunteering for marshalling at Dubai Autodrome this season, so might get involved that way in a year or two. Will DM you later. Hope so as will mean I’m with a podium placing team or the FIA garage. Although you see and learn more with those towards the back of the grid, if you’re with a team not fighting for anything or otherwise in a good end of season mood, you can have some very good/insightful conversations with the engineers and even the drivers.
However those days are pretty much gone post covid, the role is more limited to observing from outside the garage. F2 is much more hands on.
@sandpitsteve you should consider getting involved next year if you fancy it, very easy to do so with an introduction.
Have fun with the micrometer this weekend!
HardtopManual said:
Logan Sargeant to bring out the safety car on lap 53 just after both RBs have passed the pits. Debris is cleared away in time for one racing lap at the end, Lewis having bolted on some fresh softs during the SC period. The race director calls "whoever wins is WDC" and Lewis finally gets number 8.
Reasonable people might think that unfair.suffolk009 said:
HardtopManual said:
Logan Sargeant to bring out the safety car on lap 53 just after both RBs have passed the pits. Debris is cleared away in time for one racing lap at the end, Lewis having bolted on some fresh softs during the SC period. The race director calls "whoever wins is WDC" and Lewis finally gets number 8.
Reasonable people might think that unfair.* Promise to myself, no more AD21 comments on this thread from me.
Sandpit Steve said:
Sounds like fun! I’m actually volunteering for marshalling at Dubai Autodrome this season, so might get involved that way in a year or two. Will DM you later.
Have fun with the micrometer this weekend!
We will likely bump into each other at some point then. Have fun with the micrometer this weekend!
Albeit I have been rejected as chief scrute for ngk this year, maybe due to my recommending that 2 teams should not start on safety grounds which created quite a furore. Small matter of fire extinguishers and circuit breakers not working….
Will be at the historic if you’re flagging that?
Sandpit Steve said:
Sounds like fun! I’m actually volunteering for marshalling at Dubai Autodrome this season, so might get involved that way in a year or two. Will DM you later.
Have fun with the micrometer this weekend!
We might cross paths then Steve. I am helping for the third year carrying out the technical inspections of the motorbikes, riders gear and in race control during the bike racing. Have fun with the micrometer this weekend!
This race has somewhat grown on me, after double points, and you know..
Track changes were good last year, good test now.
It Ferrari can lose the drag, possible pole, if McLaren get the area balance right possible win.
End of an Era for Tost at AT too, from the Minardi days 2x wins and 5x podiums.
Track changes were good last year, good test now.
It Ferrari can lose the drag, possible pole, if McLaren get the area balance right possible win.
End of an Era for Tost at AT too, from the Minardi days 2x wins and 5x podiums.
Thanks again PIAP for this year’s threads, some of the most read on this forum I imagine.
This is a race I always used to attend but work has kept me away this year and as we’re sadly back to the useless middle of the day times I’ll be relegated to watching on catch-up. I much prefer the 4am UK time sessions as it means I can watch live!
I suspect this race will be more of the same but I’m hoping for McLaren success and a belter of a finish for Alonso would make me happy too!
See you all next year!
This is a race I always used to attend but work has kept me away this year and as we’re sadly back to the useless middle of the day times I’ll be relegated to watching on catch-up. I much prefer the 4am UK time sessions as it means I can watch live!
I suspect this race will be more of the same but I’m hoping for McLaren success and a belter of a finish for Alonso would make me happy too!
See you all next year!
Crudeoink said:
Will be watching intently to see what happens between AT and Williams. I'd imagine both engines to be turned up to 11 and rumours of AT bringing upgrades to this race to knock Williams off 7th spot!
Can't see them getting the minimum 7 points they need - Williams would be better off keeping their engines at 9.5 i think unless really needed.Cars on track and I'm looking forward to see if at least one of the test drivers can finish above the regular team drivers. Drugovich on Stroll maybe?
Logan Sargeant the first driver to go and see the stewards after the session, dawdling on the racing line between the final two corners and nearly taking out Jack Doohan who was on a fast lap behind.
All those rookies, and it’s one of the regular drivers who’s going to get in trouble.
All those rookies, and it’s one of the regular drivers who’s going to get in trouble.
Crudeoink said:
Will be watching intently to see what happens between AT and Williams. I'd imagine both engines to be turned up to 11 and rumours of AT bringing upgrades to this race to knock Williams off 7th spot!
Interesting one, Red Bull rear suspension last week, updated floor this week, id imagine Red Bull management would want them 7th for the extra tunnel time.thegreenhell said:
Deesee said:
Interesting one, Red Bull rear suspension last week, updated floor this week, id imagine Red Bull management would want them 7th for the extra tunnel time.
Better to finish behind in 8th then if they want more tunnel time.Sandpit Steve said:
Logan Sargeant the first driver to go and see the stewards after the session, dawdling on the racing line between the final two corners and nearly taking out Jack Doohan who was on a fast lap behind.
All those rookies, and it’s one of the regular drivers who’s going to get in trouble.
This always blows my mind. Hundreds of people in a team and no one bothers to warn the drivers who is coming up on a flying lap behind you! All those rookies, and it’s one of the regular drivers who’s going to get in trouble.
Frimley111R said:
Sandpit Steve said:
Logan Sargeant the first driver to go and see the stewards after the session, dawdling on the racing line between the final two corners and nearly taking out Jack Doohan who was on a fast lap behind.
All those rookies, and it’s one of the regular drivers who’s going to get in trouble.
This always blows my mind. Hundreds of people in a team and no one bothers to warn the drivers who is coming up on a flying lap behind you! All those rookies, and it’s one of the regular drivers who’s going to get in trouble.
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