***** The Official Abu Dhabi GP Thread 2015 *****

[Mini1275]

I'd say Rosberg is just cruising and looking after his engine.

I hope I'm wrong, though.

[Derek Smith]

RichB said:

Watching the tennis on TV and the race on my PC without sound. Looks to me like HAMs timing his challange. Has he been on the radio saying he can't be bothered or something?

I didn't think he'd go for an on track overtake, but by being within 1.5 sec he's obviously going for it.

[Hi]

RichB said:

pincher said:

DataHamster said:

Hi said:

So why were nico and lewis both in a car with 6 on it? I thought lewis would have a 44 on his car?

Clearly someone messed up then.

Sure it's not the Petronas logo? That looks a bit like a number 6 and is visible from the camera a over the drivers head I think?

Yep, looks like it is the petronas logo! D'oh!

[Derek Smith]

According to my wife, LH is pushing NR, hoping he'll make an error.

[Derek Smith]

Derek Smith said:

This is critical for LH

But he didn't come in? Why not?

[Derek Smith]

Merc don't want LH and NR too close together.

[hairyben]

Derek Smith said:

Derek Smith said:

This is critical for LH

But he didn't come in? Why not?

I figure if he sets a few hot laps, even if rosberg matches and stays ahead rosberg will hurt his tyres vs. hamilton on fresh

[RichB]

when did Ferrari shuffle their drivers?

[Mini1275]

Mercedes have ruined the possibility of a close finish.

[HustleRussell]

Just let him do it.

[Scuffers]

what was the point in that?

if they were going to leave him out that long, at least use the SS tyres? else why bothered?

they just lost him some 12 seconds.

[Mini1275]

And they put him on softs.

Well played Mercedes, well played.

[FourWheelDrift]

Mercedes are run as a marketing team not a racing team.

[HustleRussell]

I'm annoyed now.

[ajprice]

Hamilton wanted to keep his tyres. Good radio message

[moanthebairns]

That's that then

[Hungrymc]

Very strange strategy from LH / that side of the garage. I think he should have came in a lap after Ros when he had pace and was very close, recent races he's been 3 or 4 seconds back. Had a good first lap when Ros pitted as well and would have been very close.

I think they've ruined any chance of us seeing a proper race for the win.

[Ultuous]

Mini1275 said:

Mercedes have ruined the possibility of a close finish.

... Whilst I've had utmost respect for their professionalism and where it's got them, there's no 'risk' left for them this year - it's a poor show for the sport that they appear to have got in the way of Hamilton's ambition to race!

[Otispunkmeyer]

Thats Germans for you. Everything must be controlled. All risk must be eliminated.

[moanthebairns]

It's F1 nap time....