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Grand Prix thread Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by ched999uk, Dec 10, 2020.

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Who will win/who will race?

Poll closed Dec 12, 2020.
  1. Lewis Hamilton - Will they let me in?

    4 vote(s)
    57.1%
  2. George Russell - please just one more go.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  3. Valtteri Bottas - Will I have a 2021 seat?

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Max Verstappen - Give me some luck

    2 vote(s)
    28.6%
  5. Alexander Albon - Doesn't really matter - recovery impossible

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. Daniel Ricciardo - bye bye Renault

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. Carlos Sainz - Can I gain the upper hand on Lando?

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. Lando Norris - Can I gain the upper hand on Carlos?

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. Charles Leclerc - I will drag this Ferrari over the line no matter what.

    1 vote(s)
    14.3%
  10. Any Other - I can't see perfect storm happening twice!!

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. ched999uk

    ched999uk Well-Known Member

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    55 laps of the 5.554-kilometre Yas Marina Circuit

    11th Dec Practice 1 09:00 - 10:30
    11th Dec Practice 2 13:00 - 14:30
    12th Dec Practice 3 10:00 - 11:00
    12th Dec Qualifying 13:00 - 14:00
    13th Dec Race 13:10 - 15:10

    All UK times.
    Poll closes before quali.
     
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  2. ched999uk

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    I wonder if Lewis will get a negative test, that's his first obstacle.
    Second will they allow him into Abu Dhabi without normal 14 day quarantine - F1 had exemption via charter flights on Monday!
    Third will he get to the circuit before Friday if he have to isolate for 24 hrs after entering Abu Dhabi? I think he has to participate in a single session befor race, so Sat Quali is last chance.

    Interesting that George is doing media stuff for Merc and Jack for Williams. It almost like it's a fair certainty that George will get another shot at the Merc.
    I wonder if he will manage to beat Valtteri in quali now he has a bit more experience of the Merc?
    I am sure Valtteri will be feeling the pressure.
    It's going to be tricky.

    I can't imagine we will have as exciting a race as last weekend but we can hope :)
     
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    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Oh well George's Merc drive for 2020 is over. Now he knows what a good car is, driving the Williams will be more frustrating than ever. Maybe he learned a few things that could help Williams next year, would be nice.
    Bottas will breath a sigh of relief <laugh><laugh>.
    Good luck to Lewis.
     
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    Go on George, win it in the Williams!
     
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  7. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Interesting he arrived in Abu Dhabi before testing negative
     
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    Be interesting to see how Bottas performs this weekend then. Does he show he can match or beat Hamilton? Does he overdrive trying to impress and have a messy weekend? Or does Hamilton thrash him and increase doubts in Bottas' ability?
     
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    He tested negative in Bahrain first.

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    It is an interesting one.
    I guess having a single year contract for next year might be his savior. i.e. if he was on a multi year one they could have had a performance get out although I'm not sure they could activate that with him coming 2nd in drivers. I guess as it's 2 separate contracts then only way he is not driving for Merc next year is if he's paid off big time and I can't see Merc wanting the -ve publicity that would give!
     
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  11. SgtBhaji

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    Come on Merc... Get a third car out there!!! :p
     
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    Boot Stroll out and let’s have George and Checo in the pink Mercs this weekend!
     
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    Glad to hear Hamilton is well again, but boy it makes Russell missing out on that win more painful. Thought he'd get a second bite at the cherry.

    You know what to do Merc! #Russell2021
     
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  14. Justjazz

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    I think next year is open in Toto's mind. George would drive the merc for expenses and food only I reckon. I do think a swap could happen.
     
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    as I have said before I think Bottas is safe as long as Toto is at the helm. If Toto steps back and someone else comes in , yes it could happen . What I think is more likely than that , is for Bottas to get dropped at some stage . But then again , merc don’t tend to treat drivers like that . So who knows :confused:
     
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    The site says he is although was hospitalised.
     
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  19. Justjazz

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    Much as I admire Lewis and all he has achieved it has become boring. Lewis always has said he wants competition. Toto has a responsibilty to the sport, the fans and Lewis's motivation to put George in the Merc next season. Even Liberty need this to happen. We need and want this to happen ( Apologies to Number 1)
    Make it happen Toto,
     
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  20. Number 1 Jasper

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    No need to apologise ,I know his head has gone .
     
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