The Official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Thread **SPOILERS**

The Official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Thread **SPOILERS**

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Vaud

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50,757 posts

156 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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OK, a nice short gap to the next race...

Fri 01 November 2013
Practice 1 09:00 - 10:30
Practice 2 13:00 - 14:30

Sat 02 November 2013
Practice 3 10:00 - 11:00

Qualifying 13:00
Sun 03 November 2013
Race 13:00

Highlights only on the BBC. Quali Sat 5:10-6:15pm, Race Sun 4:30-6pm

RZ1

4,335 posts

207 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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I hope Webber turns up, got the feeling after the last race he might quit early. He seems pretty fed up

Vaud

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50,757 posts

156 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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RZ1 said:
I hope Webber turns up, got the feeling after the last race he might quit early. He seems pretty fed up
That was rumored, and now the WCC is wrapped up there would be no risk in putting DR into the car for a few races to bed in?

ThatsWhatShe

37,068 posts

189 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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2. Webber
3. alonso
4. Hulk
5massa
6 Button
7 ham

Vaud

Original Poster:

50,757 posts

156 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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Quali:
1 Vettel
2 Webber
3 Rosberg

Race:
1 Vettel
2 Grosjean
3 Webber


Durzel

12,296 posts

169 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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I'm really hoping Vettel doesn't bother qualifying and starts from the back, for fun. He won't though, as there's there's Schumacher's 13 victories in a season and Ascari's 9 victories in a row targets to try and match.

McClure

2,173 posts

147 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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2. Webber
3. Grosjean
4. Alonso

Steamer

13,874 posts

214 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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Do people really think Webber won't 'turn up'?

Isnt Redbull playing a big part in his next career step? I'm sure his connections and obligations with Redbull wont simply stop as of yesterday.

Vaud

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50,757 posts

156 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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Steamer said:
Do people really think Webber won't 'turn up'?

Isnt Redbull playing a big part in his next career step? I'm sure his connections and obligations with Redbull wont simply stop as of yesterday.
Could always be done by mutual agreement. They will want DR to get as much RB team time as possible, these things can be amicable.

hilly10

7,167 posts

229 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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What's the point in it all give Herman his trophy, and let's all go home save us from another two hours of boredom.

007 VXR

64,187 posts

188 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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Vettel by over a min.
Lewis
rosberg

Steamer

13,874 posts

214 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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Vaud said:
Steamer said:
Do people really think Webber won't 'turn up'?

Isnt Redbull playing a big part in his next career step? I'm sure his connections and obligations with Redbull wont simply stop as of yesterday.
Could always be done by mutual agreement. They will want DR to get as much RB team time as possible, these things can be amicable.
But in doing that would it not expose RB to huge potential 'egg on face' if it all goes wrong (mind you, what else can go wrong with their second car that hasnt already happened to Mark!?).

If it all goes up in smoke, or a pile of bits for DR, in full public view, even before the new season starts that would be a massive phycological for him and his side of the garage.

Vaud

Original Poster:

50,757 posts

156 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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Steamer said:
But in doing that would it not expose RB to huge potential 'egg on face' if it all goes wrong (mind you, what else can go wrong with their second car that hasnt already happened to Mark!?).

If it all goes up in smoke, or a pile of bits for DR, in full public view, even before the new season starts that would be a massive phycological for him and his side of the garage.
Doesn't matter. Can all be written off as "we are investing in DR and the car is new to him" - WDC and WCC is sewn up - there is much less to lose now than at race 1. The car will be different, but he would be more at ease with race operations, RB expectations, etc.

If I were TP, I'd do it, much as I like Mark.

PompeyM3

1,847 posts

206 months

Monday 28th October 2013
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1. Vettel
2. Alonso
3. Hamilton

Still plenty to race for the final positions this season and those positions have given us some of the best racing so far.

RXED

360 posts

191 months

Tuesday 29th October 2013
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hilly10 said:
What's the point in it all give Herman his trophy, and let's all go home save us from another two hours of boredom.
Whilst I must confess that Abu Dhabi isn't the most exciting race of the year, comments like this do annoy me.

If you can't see past who wins a race, can't see the closeness of 2nd and lower, can't see how close the WCC is at the moment between 2nd and 3rd, then yes, what's the point! Here is a Noval idea, don't bloody watch it. No one is forcing you too. Go and enjoy your weekend doing something that won't bore you. Life is too short to spend a weekend watching something you don't enjoy or understand.

I on the other hand can't wait for the next race. If VET wins, great! If somehow Massa wins, excellent! I am excited by the sport, no matter who is out front!

the other me

613 posts

154 months

Tuesday 29th October 2013
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RXED,

With you all the way. 1st Q asked by fellow spectators at a GP is usually "who do you support", many seem somewhat perplexed when you tell them "I support good racing".

Like most, I would hazard, I would have prefered a closer season that ran to the wire, but SV/Red Bull couldn't be matched, no reason to come over all churlish.

I thought he did himself a big favour with his 2 interviews with Lee & his donuts. . . . hopefully this may help the "booers" to behave a bit less like soccer thugs, & more like Motor Racing fans.

As you say plenty of interest in the last few races for those not so blinkered that they cannot see beyond the top step of the podium.

Bas Jaski

441 posts

194 months

Tuesday 29th October 2013
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RZ1 said:
I hope Webber turns up, got the feeling after the last race he might quit early. He seems pretty fed up
Really? When he was interviewed and seeing his twitter feed, he was quite happy? Said it was unfortunate that the car died but was happy how he drove.

My prediction:

Vettel
Webber
Raikkonen to stick it in Permane's face
Grosjean
Hamilton
Alonso
Rosberg

diff lock

146 posts

205 months

Tuesday 29th October 2013
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What would be nice is for Pirrelli to give them a long lasting tyre, teams to turn up the horse power, and let's see some racing based on talent. Let the teams and drivers off the lead.

Anyway, back to the real world!!!!

Vettel, cos he can.
Alonso,
The rest of the pack!!!

Is it time for Ted's notebook yet biggrin

suffolk009

5,486 posts

166 months

Wednesday 30th October 2013
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I'd like to see McLaren on the podium, and Williams get a point.

Galileo

3,145 posts

219 months

Wednesday 30th October 2013
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Vettel to win by as big a margin as he chooses. He's chasing records.
Alonso 2nd,
Grosjean 3rd,

Webber will struggle to get into the top 10.