Poll: Official 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Thread - Yas Marina Circuit - Round 23

[Stumble Bum]

Just watched quali. Horner really doesn’t get it does he. Complains that everyone hates RB yet when Max gets pole he’s laughing and joking like some arrogant ****wit about some inside joke and bet between him and Marko. Complete and utter lack of class, even when winning It’s like dude, that is why people don’t like your team.

Did nothing more eventful happen from Red Bull that you could find to moan about... bless.

 

[Dup]

Plot twist, Horner is Scam's estranged father...

It's difficult to care about this race, I really hoped we'd see Lando on the top step when McLaren started showing some pace but Max is almost untouchable. Best we can hope for is a DNF from Max but that's a hollow win IMO.

That said I've enjoyed more races this year than I have in the last couple years. It's also fair to say Lando, Alex, Piastri and a couple others have really quite impressed at times this year. I was rooting for Danny but he's not really shone like the hype suggested on his comeback. I think Checo will keep his seat, if he wants it, but anyone putting pressure on Max is only going to end up in broken carbon in my opinion, he's not a pleasant driver when someone is anywhere near him so it'll just end up being team orders or senseless drama.

 

[cuke2u]

Did nothing more eventful happen from Red Bull that you could find to moan about... bless.

Quite like a broken record really..

 

[hudson86]

What the flip is Niaomi wearing, is she cosplaying a Hellraiser demon ?

 

[Feek]

Go on Martin, you tell him!

 

[Flibster]

So that anthem I'm fairly certain is the stirring end theme from some WW2 action movie.

Trophy is little gaudy, and for F1, that's saying something.

Final countdown now. Suitable.

 

[utajoker]

50p hamilton finishes infront of russell

 

[Flibster]

27°C Air temperature
34°C Track temperature

Risk of rain for F1 race is 0%

 

[Concrete]

Think the RBs will walk this home.

Would be great if Max didn't finish on the podium in the final race of the season for the explosive petulance that would occur

 

[utajoker]

Think the RBs will walk this home.

Would be great if Max didn't finish on the podium in the final race of the season for the explosive petulance that would occur

A different winner for the last race would be nice

 

[Jimbeam3678]

Max to have a mechanical or crash? Law of averages means I’ve got to be right at least once this season’ right?

 

[Flibster]

Magnussen radio - So last one guys for this year. Thanks for all the effort this year. I know it's been a tough old one but I just want to say huge respect for what you guys do, so thanks for that. So good last one and a good winter. Go for it again. Thanks guys.

 

[Flibster]

Sargeant radio - Why are my switches changing on their own?

Pit - Just check your steering wheel is latched

 

[Stu999]

Race over. (Joking)

 

[imtoooldforthis]

Fun first couple of corners, nap time now

 

[Mad_Jay]

Max has the mental mind game on everyone, Charles should have just stuck it up the inside and beat him at his own game.

 

[imtoooldforthis]

Max has the mental mind game on everyone, Charles should have just stuck it up the inside and beat him at his own game.

He did, twice.

It's not a mental thing, leclerc crashes or damages the car then Ferrari finish third in constructors.

 

[Mesai]

Charles probably burnt his battery on that first attack but looks like he did a recovery run before DRS started. Hope he can hold 2nd.

 

[utajoker]

Leclerc should have done the verstappen move and just ran deep and took them both wide

 

[Stu999]

Did something happen to Max there? Seemed to lose half a second.