Abu Dhabi GP ***SPOILERS***

I'll see/read you lot after a bit of shut eye. .

Mald is on a mission, Vet will be on a mission should be a good one.

 

Don't think Alonso is going to get on podium this time
But he will reduce the gap to Vettel. Still looks tough for WDC

 

What's the start time for EST?

 

Pre-race 7:30 race 8:00

 

I think this is the first time i'm looking forward to this Abu Dhabi race. I hope Nando can do some magic. The F2012 isn't a good qualifier, but a good racer.

 

You got power? I will follow race on this thread so keep the running order updated guys please...thx!

 

I was trying to work out why someone could possibly be THAT keen to start a thread so early about a snoozefest race... then I read about the Vettel penalty

My ADSL died last night I'm just happy I'm back online #1stworldproblems


FORZA ALONSO AND WEBBER

 

I'm excited for the race and can only wonder at this point what ill happen. Predictions place two Mclarens on the podium, no Ferrari in the top 3 with Alonso placing 4th tops but I'm expecting a 5th or 6th place result. Vettel cracking into the 6-8th position by the end of the race. I'm excited to see what will occur between Button (who I expect to make some moves), Webbers, Kimi, and Maldonado.

 

I think Ferrari will push Massa back to P10 then watch Vettel's progress, if it looks like he is getting near to top 10 finish then push him to P11 or 12 and run him as a block, hold up Vettel for a while, then Vettel still has to get past P11 and P 10 to get even one point.

 

I'm uncertain Ferrari will bother using massa to block..... For starters, massa early on will have pace, and I expect both Alonso and massa to make up places at the start, maybe to 4 and 7 ish. Once the race develops, I think it's more likely ferraris brainpower will be concentrated on Alonso, and in previous races when the opportunity arises for massa to hold someone up he hasn't been deployed to do that (or hasn't been able too for whatever reason).

If Ferrari concentrate, Alonso can catch Hamilton and webber today, particularly early on, and the car is very good in race trim, so racing for the big points, and keeping massa close to stop vettel making a direct attack at Alonso might be the best way to work. It's best we get Alonso second and vettel limited to fourth than otherwise. Hopefully vettel will struggle with back markers or make a few mistakes, he can blow hot and cold when racing in traffic, he makes some good moves, but also gets himself a bit flustered sometimes when things don't go right, be nice to see him sliding gently off and out of the race and Alonso blast through to win!

 

SKY pre race is on!

 

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/104014

--A statement issued by the FIA a few hours ahead of the race revealed that Red Bull has replaced the gearbox of the car, made changes to the suspension and had also fitted new gear ratios to those submitted after second practice.--

 

Pretty sure with Maldanado in the mix a tangle at the first corner is possible. Button is also complaining about the balance of his car so a podium might be possible. No chance of a win though, this will be Hamiltons race judging by the pace he has.

 

Nice profile of Williams F1 on SKY.

 

my sis kid love mclaren tooned

 

Yes improve top speed to make it easier to pass. Fred meanwhile will be near lettuce n the rev at the start-not good.

 

With respect to Red Bull and Vettel in qualifying....
"'Im sure there is a very simple explanation, but a very complicated press release"

 

nice one from ross

a top 10 in the cards for vettel, but which top 10 position

 

Hello all...Forza Ferrari!

 

Bernie whispering sweet title hopes in Seb ear!

 

Bernie was talking to Vettel. I wonder what was it about.

I'm certain it's not inviting him for dinner after the race

 

Bernie tips
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Good evening everyone...