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The 'got it right at last' Abu Dhabi Grand Prix chat & prediction

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by Big Ern, Nov 18, 2017.

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Who will be 'The Man'?

Poll closed Nov 25, 2017.
  1. Lewis Hamilton

    77.8%
  2. Sebastian Vettel

    11.1%
  3. Max Verstappen

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    0.0%
  4. Danny Ricciardo

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  5. Valtieri Bottas

    11.1%
  6. Kimi Raikonnen

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  7. Abou Diaby

    0 vote(s)
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  8. Stanley Mathews

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. Stan Laurel

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  10. Other (specify)

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  1. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    upload_2017-11-18_17-13-46.jpeg

    So, who was smart enough to vote after the race last week? ​
     
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  2. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    I vote for whoever Dell boy votes for. Probably Hamilton
     
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  3. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    That McLaren livery was stunning imho .
     
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  4. BrightLampShade

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    Well I don't think I'll gamble on Verstappen any more....

    With the Formula 1 season nearing its end, and Renault's factory focus on developments for 2018, it has elected against producing any brand new parts for the final races.

    Instead, it has adopted a policy of using reconditioned items to get it through the final events of the year – as well as instructing its teams to turn down their engines to help reliability.

    https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/horner-renault-scrapheap-challenge-engine-980701/
     
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  5. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Reminds me of my old Renault clio
     
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  6. BrightLampShade

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    Would be interesting to see what was actually in the contract with regards to Renault supplying PUs.
     
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  7. moreinjuredthanowen

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    its a pure vettel v hamilton choice.

    TBH this track might suit vettel more as ferrari in the lousy sections of this track might be quicker.

    It will be very interesting to see if merc reduce the wheel base next year.
     
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  8. Dell Boy

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    Is the smart money on me? I'll write my acceptance speech.
     
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  9. BrightLampShade

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    One last time, as we finish the season of a maximum of 4 PU units per team. On to 3 next year, which I have a sneaking suspicion may cause a few issues. But how could the powers that be possibly know, they'll be totally caught out by the issue I'm sure.

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    Assuming there's no changes exactly half the field has made it with just the 4 units.

    Bit of quick maths,

    Overall PU average = 4.78
    ICE = 5.15
    TC = 5.65
    MGU-H = 5.80
    MGU-K = 4.2
    ES = 3.95
    ES = 3.90
     
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  10. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    no, he's the Rosberg to your Hamilton, 2016 style. So you'll must complain about Not606 conspiracy.
     
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  11. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    I'm 1 point ahead. You HappyAl and Eddie are 1 point behind. I am indeed feeling Rosbergy
     
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  12. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    doe sthat mean you'll have to go back and see who got the most 2nd places if you draw?
     
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  13. BrightLampShade

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    Double points final race!
     
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    I'm hoping to do a Raikkonen 2007. If that's possible. It's worth a punt on just voting for whomever nobody else votes for, and hoping. Like a team resorting to a very outlandish tyre strategy and hoping for a safety car.
     
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  16. Dell Boy

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    Good plan, I'll go for Alonso?
     
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  17. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

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    There's always Abou Diaby.
     
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  18. eddie_squidd

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    I'm going for Pierluigi Martini.
     
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  19. BrightLampShade

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    Technically accurate
    @3 minutes

     
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  20. Number 1 Jasper

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    Came on here to post this link :)
     
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