Poll: Official 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Thread - Yas Marina Circuit - Race 24/24 - We finally made it folks!
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Exactly. Can’t watch the above video yet but interested.
Can’t see how they’ve wasted their money when they’re going to make it hand over fist with sponsorship, swag etc.
Worst case scenario Leclerc is obviously faster than Lewis, and he’ll then end up with an 8 time champion as his wingman which would greatly enhance his own chances of winning the WDC.
Soldato
Hard tyres versus mediums, there was only going to be one result. Russell could have opened up that corner but anyone with common sense would have known the faster car with more grip would be able to do this. Lewis was able to brake later and accelerate earlier. There was no point in trying to defend and it wasn't the first car to do that in the race.
Was taking candy from a yearling..
Caporegime
I don't think Ferrari are thinking of Lewis as a long term option anyway. They expect him to drive for two or three years whilst Bearman gains some experience before being brought into the fold - or if he doesn't impress - whichever the best driver available is. They're Ferrari, they won't struggle to attract a driver, and they've already got a top tier driver in Leclerc.
In the meantime they get an incredible depth of experience, an internationally high profile sports start to advertise with, and - even if Lewis isn't quite as good as he was - one of the better drivers on the grid.
In the meantime they get an incredible depth of experience, an internationally high profile sports start to advertise with, and - even if Lewis isn't quite as good as he was - one of the better drivers on the grid.
Soldato
Quite...
I voted the race a 5, because again, as an out and out race I don't think it delivered. I did enjoy it however just due to the constructors interest going down to the final race and the last Merc/Lewis race.
I see the Lewis haters club are out in force in this thread. The guy has had a tough year, comes back from 16th to 4th with a final lap overtake and then gets some TV coverage due to one of the most successful sporting partnerships in history - let alone F1 - and a couple of nice burnouts. Then you get people in here posting that the overtake on George was nothing due to the tyre offset. Maybe give the GOAT some respect?
Lovely to see the sportsmanship between Ferrari and Mclaren.
I see the Lewis haters club are out in force in this thread. The guy has had a tough year, comes back from 16th to 4th with a final lap overtake and then gets some TV coverage due to one of the most successful sporting partnerships in history - let alone F1 - and a couple of nice burnouts. Then you get people in here posting that the overtake on George was nothing due to the tyre offset. Maybe give the GOAT some respect?
Lovely to see the sportsmanship between Ferrari and Mclaren.
So you're saying that if Charles is faster than Lewis, they will replace Lewis with an 8 time champion from some other sport? Weird suggestion but this is Ferrari we're talking about.
Soldato
I have every respect for Lewis and his achievements but what has that got to do with what was a easy overtake? I've watched Lewis for all of his career and he has no peers in what he has done both on and off the track and one overtake doesn't change my opinion of him.I voted the race a 5, because again, as an out and out race I don't think it delivered. I did enjoy it however just due to the constructors interest going down to the final race and the last Merc/Lewis race.
I see the Lewis haters club are out in force in this thread. The guy has had a tough year, comes back from 16th to 4th with a final lap overtake and then gets some TV coverage due to one of the most successful sporting partnerships in history - let alone F1 - and a couple of nice burnouts. Then you get people in here posting that the overtake on George was nothing due to the tyre offset. Maybe give the GOAT some respect?
Lovely to see the sportsmanship between Ferrari and Mclaren.
Ridiculous response...
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I love it when you and the Lewis haters laugh emoji react to my posts. It's a good gauge as to how butt hurt you are that Lewis did well.
Shall we talk about how Max embarrassed himself again or are we going to just focus on Lewis as usual?
Caporegime
Interesting tidbit in The Race's race rankings that I hadn't picked up: Russell was running an experimental suspension set up so that it was eligible for them to run in tomorrow's Post-season test.
Soldato
Its rules like that, that need binnng off. Its a test let them run whatever they like.
Caporegime
I think I'm even less impressed by the rules that mean that Alonso got to be "a rookie" when he returned but Ollie Bearman isn't allowed because he's had three substitute races over the course of the season. I guess that because it's a tyre test the idea is that they're supposed to be getting data on the tyres not using it as an extra testing opportunity, whilst the young drivers are supposed to getting a chance to explore the performance of an F1 car not run parts testing for the teams.
Mind you, I don't see why there are any limits on testing now that the cost cap is in place. These limits were introduced to bring down costs, so now they have to account for the costs shouldn't they be allowed to choose how they want to spend that money?
Soldato
Your comments about costs and testing were the points I was alluding to. Had to cut my post short for work things.
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