Poll: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022, Yas Island - Race 22

[Flibster]

I think that sums up Alonso's year really.

 

[el_dazza]

Can we have the poll already?

 

[Flibster]

Race control - Russell time 1:30.502 deleted - Track limits at turn 1 lap 28

 

[Jimbeam3678]

1 second a lap slower than Max is 'mega quick'?!

I think context is important. They were looking quick and then the pace has bizarrely dropped off.

I think you knew that though ..

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

2 seconds down the road but being held up?

 

[Flibster]

Water leak on Alonso's car that would lead to an engine failure?

Well it's the last race of the year, not really need that engine anymore. So keep him out there until Kaboom! Might add some excitement....

 

[englishpremier]

I think that sums up Alonso's year really.

Yeah Alpine's reliability has cost him and the team a lot of points this season. Not sure Aston Martin is going to be much better, but I guess we'll see.

 

[Calm]

Water leak on Alonso's car that would lead to an engine failure?

Well it's the last race of the year, not really need that engine anymore. So keep him out there until Kaboom! Might add some excitement....

Was thinking much the same.

It was still working, why not leave it and see what happens.

 

[Flibster]

Sainz starting to struggle with the tyres a bit.

They're 15 laps old hard tyres. *sigh*

 

[utajoker]

Bit of a dull one this so far. Hopefully something happens soon

 

[Jimbeam3678]

Bit of a dull one this so far. Hopefully something happens soon

Cue crofty, there is a smell of rain in the air

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

Hard tyres are always a race killer. Just move to 2 compounds.
Pirelli are something that just shouldn't be allowed near motorsport.

 

[bayo000]

Those hards are not working

 

[Flibster]

Race control - Albon time 1:31.550 deleted - Track limits at turn 3 lap 33

 

[el_dazza]

I think context is important. They were looking quick and then the pace has bizarrely dropped off.

I think you knew that though ..

Yeah to be fair, they were 12 seconds behind after 12 laps and now 14 behind after 35, so they do have a bit of pace there.

 

[Flibster]

Sainz pit radio - Confirm plan A. Confirm plan A

Ferrari sticking to plan A? What the hell is going on!?

 

[Flibster]

Aaand it's plan C for Leclerc! That's more like it Ferrari!

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

Aaand it's plan C for Leclerc! That's more like it Ferrari!

There's plenty of time to move to another.

 

[Yaayuh!]

Looks like RedBull have stuffed up Perez with that pit.

 

[Flibster]

20 laps to go... Maybe something will happen?