F1 2022

[OhYeah84]

Still rumours of him moving to the Merc garage to get more experience....

Wondered the same thing to be honest. They haven't announced any replacement for De Vries if I remember correctly!

 

[Tinuva]

This weekend summed up.

 

[UrBaN963]

This weekend summed up.

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I only see 2/3 of the equation.

 

[OhYeah84]

This weekend summed up.

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Hopefully we see lots of this being shown during the race!

 

[MuterOfWorlds]

He and Seb have become friends. Still don't like the guy and I still believe he places himself ahead of the team (note his "fashion" sense whereas the other drivers all wear the sponsor/team clothing), but that was a nice touch to do that for Vettel.
It shows the respect Seb has amongst the drivers.

I'm not much of a fan of the guy, but not wearing sponsors kits to an outing with others from grid being 'anti-team' is quite the stretch here.

 

[Stuey74]

This weekend summed up.

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So this year the battle for first place couldn't be drawn out, so second place battle (manufactured anyone) will have to do. Expect safety cars, tyre decisions and strategy calls to dominate on Sunday

 

[Dave]

good article

Vettel apologises to Hamilton for pair's infamous Baku 2017 clash as he gets set for final F1 race weekend in Abu Dhabi | Formula 1®

Sebastian Vettel was in a reflective mood as he fulfilled his media duties in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, as he took the opportunity to apologise to Lewis Hamilton for an incident during their F1 title battle some five years ago.

www.formula1.com

 

[MuterOfWorlds]

The media attention he receives is wildly disproportionate to his achievements.Go figure

Riciardo's claim to 'fame' is the character/entertainment value he brings to the sport, little to nothing more imho.

Always gives me a laugh that anybody ever considered him a championship contender type.

 

[Jean Claude Vaaldamme]

So this year the battle for first place couldn't be drawn out, so second place battle (manufactured anyone) will have to do. Expect safety cars, tyre decisions and strategy calls to dominate on Sunday

In true Ferrari clown fashion. Leclerc will end up in front, behind the safety car with old hard tires.

 

[Craig_]

good article

Vettel apologises to Hamilton for pair's infamous Baku 2017 clash as he gets set for final F1 race weekend in Abu Dhabi | Formula 1®

Sebastian Vettel was in a reflective mood as he fulfilled his media duties in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, as he took the opportunity to apologise to Lewis Hamilton for an incident during their F1 title battle some five years ago.

www.formula1.com

Vettel comes across as a genuine nice guy, one of the few in F1.

 

[quovadis]

Ok then.....

Poor Checo.

 

[Stuey74]

In true Ferrari clown fashion. Leclerc will end up in front, behind the safety car with old hard tires.

Lol, or (hold tight, some options coming, and its maybe dodgy maths but can also work) they start together side by side, take each other out in the first lap, either DNF or slide down the order, then George wins and gets fastest lap, takes 2nd, they fight for 3rd:

1	Max Verstappen	NED	RED BULL RACING RBPT	429
2	Charles Leclerc	MON	FERRARI	290
3	Sergio Perez	MEX	RED BULL RACING RBPT	290
4	George Russell	GBR	MERCEDES	265

 

[Craig_]

Lol, or (hold tight, some options coming, and its maybe dodgy maths but can also work) they start together side by side, take each other out in the first lap, either DNF or slide down the order, then George wins and gets fastest lap, takes 2nd, they fight for 3rd:

1	Max Verstappen	NED	RED BULL RACING RBPT	429
2	Charles Leclerc	MON	FERRARI	290
3	Sergio Perez	MEX	RED BULL RACING RBPT	290
4	George Russell	GBR	MERCEDES	265

That would be hilarious if George were to take second place off them. Would make my whole year.

 

[2026]

That would be hilarious if George were to take second place off them. Would make my whole year.

"Max, get fastest lap...
Fastest lap max
Fastest lap... what happened?"

"Don't ask that of me, I told you my reasons!"

 

[OhYeah84]

I'm not much of a fan of the guy, but not wearing sponsors kits to an outing with others from grid being 'anti-team' is quite the stretch here.

I didn't say he was anti-team. I said he was placing himself ahead of the team by not wearing sponsor kit. Bit of a stretch there.
19 other drivers do...make of it what you will.

 

[OhYeah84]

That would be hilarious if George were to take second place off them. Would make my whole year.

That's a big stretch. Both RBRs would need to not finish the race, and Russell would need to finish first with fastest lap. He has done incredibly well this season though, without a doubt.

 

[redspark]

Lol, or (hold tight, some options coming, and its maybe dodgy maths but can also work) they start together side by side, take each other out in the first lap, either DNF or slide down the order, then George wins and gets fastest lap, takes 2nd, they fight for 3rd:

I am definitely starting to like Mr Saturday more and more. I want him and Last Lap Lando on the podium. Checo for P1.

 

[Dave]

I didn't say he was anti-team. I said he was placing himself ahead of the team by not wearing sponsor kit. Bit of a stretch there.
19 other drivers do...make of it what you will.

I can see a number of drivers not wearing team or sponsor kit in the photo, Perez is wearing a plain white T and GR a plain white dress shirt, for example.

 

[JerryMungo]

I'm surprised Latiffi was invited.

Max "We resolved everything"
* Checo stands next to Hamilton

What? The party was all about him leaving. Vettel agreed to being the decoy.

 

[Mzezman]

I didn't say he was anti-team. I said he was placing himself ahead of the team by not wearing sponsor kit. Bit of a stretch there.
19 other drivers do...make of it what you will.

He does wear sponsor regalia... i suppose its anyones choice to wear that on a night out... strange to be knocked for that

Happy for DannyRic remaining in the paddock but its a missed opportunity for younger drivers to get a leg up