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    2020 Abu Dhabi GP - Yas Marina



    We arrive at Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi for the final race of the season. A record breaking season that has taken us through memory lane and introduced us to some new awesome tracks. What once seemed like an unlikely season, produced some of the best racing that we have seen for some time. And produced some first time race winners in Perez and Gasly. Unfortunately a very deserving Russell was deprived of his maiden F1 victory.



    This was a season overshadowed by the Corona Virus pandemic and showed that one cannot be carefull enough as the virus struck the pinnacle of motor racing in their most internationally famous personality; Seven Times World Champion Lewis Hamilton. Fortunately, COVID was not disruptive to the championship contest. Apart from Perez that has missed two races due to COVID, and possibly missed out on upto 20 points, it was more or less a straightforward season.

    We come into this race on the back of a sensational double race weekends at Bahrain. The first Bahrain race was dominated by the spectatcular crash of Romain Grosjean. The second by the news of Hamilton's COVID infection and consequentially the sensational drive and the painfull misfortune of George Russell drafted in to stand in for him. Also, the first race win by Perez and Estaban Ocon's first F1 podium.

    But the battles for 4th in the drivers championship rages on as Perez [125] leads the way by 13 points, from Ricciado [112], his nearest rival. Racing Point [194] jumps ahead in the constructors battle for 3rd with a 10 points lead over Mclaren [184] their nearest rival. All other positions are just as close. Hence the fight rages on, all the way down the grid untill the chequered flag comes down on sunday.

    We await the news of whether Hamilton would be fit enough to return to the grid this weekend. And inherently, the anticipation of seeing Russell back in the Mercedes. Of this, most have mixed feelings. Some want the champ to return, others quietly would like to see Russell and Bottas do battle again. While l wish the champ the best of health, l think the entertainment value of Russell versus Bottas is higher at the moment.
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    Now that Mercedes has had the opportunity to assess Russell in their car in a real race situation, if Hamilton can't race this weekend... ..what are the chances that they give Van Doorne (sp?) a chance in the seat to lighten his disappointment of not getting it last weekend? I know we'd all love to see Russell, but the team needs to keep up the spirits of their other drivers as well. Putting in Van Doorne would lift him up, as well as possibly keep Bottas from being completely crushed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firstgear View Post
    Now that Mercedes has had the opportunity to assess Russell in their car in a real race situation, if Hamilton can't race this weekend... ..what are the chances that they give Van Doorne (sp?) a chance in the seat to lighten his disappointment of not getting it last weekend? I know we'd all love to see Russell, but the team needs to keep up the spirits of their other drivers as well. Putting in Van Doorne would lift him up, as well as possibly keep Bottas from being completely crushed.
    Wow it never crossed my mind. I think it is a good idea. It would be interesting to see how Vandoorne compare to both Bottas and Russell. But l doubt that would be the case. Hamilton shall be in the car this weekend. If not, my best best guess is that Mercedes, after messing up Russell's Sirkir race, may feel obliged to give him another chance.
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    Jack has been announced as the Williams driver this weekend , so it looks like Georgie boy gets another chance at it .

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    And , now it looks like Lewis is back in the seat again , having now had enough negative tests to access the paddock .

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    Nice gesture by Leclerc to put a thank-you note to Vettel on his helmet for the week-end.
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    Stroll doing absolutely nothing to help Racing Point maintain p3 in the WCC. Then again he typically does nothing to deserve his seat at that team.

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    Another slow stop for Vettel. Typical. Smh

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    Quote Originally Posted by gm99 View Post
    Nice gesture by Leclerc to put a thank-you note to Vettel on his helmet for the week-end.
    Eh. Seems a bit contrived imo

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    At least this snore-fest of a race doesn't make saying good-bye to the 2020 F1 season too hard.
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