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F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby Manchesteral » Thu Dec 09, 2021 8:19 pm

F 1 in Abu Dhabi this weekend, it will probably be the race of the century, thoughts please :think: !!

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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby El Cid » Thu Dec 09, 2021 8:52 pm

Well, the race director is now on record saying that if either of them start messing around that penalties will be severe. That means the possibility of a loss of championship points, both in the drivers championship and the constructors.

This has happened before with Schumacher vs Villneuve so at least we know that the FIA are looking at all possibilities.

At least we can watch it on C4. I really prefer their coverage.

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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby olive » Thu Dec 09, 2021 8:52 pm

Well Masi has said that the rules will be enforced including penalties to effectively stop the dangerous thug taking himself and Hamilton off in order to win on “ most wins this season” We will see.I hope they define in driver briefing what handing the postion back following gaining an adavantage by using shortcuts…….

It is live on Channel4 ( with their biased Towards boysfanz commentary) which is a plus for anyone without a subscription live service.

Lets just hope for a clean close race not decided by tryes or dangerous overtaking moves.

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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby peteroldracer » Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:31 pm

"It is live on Channel4 " not according to the schedule - it still shows as a highlights starting at 6.30pm?

EDIT: zingzing TV guide has put me behind the times!
I found an announcement that Sky & Ch4 have come to an agreement to show it live! Only problem now for me is that it clashes with my usual bridge tournament online!
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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby gerryh » Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:52 pm

Yes it being shown live starting at 1PM on CH4 with highlights on at 6:30PM
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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby peteroldracer » Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:57 pm

UK time or Spanish? Cannot stand all the pre-race waffle so looks like 2pm start. Tv manages to turn a 90 minute football match into a 3 hour yakking session, and F1 has the same disease.
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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby El Cid » Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:19 pm

Race starts at 2pm CET. Qualifying is not live on C4. C4 program starts at 1pm CET.

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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby olive » Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:36 pm

I am glad I am not the only one who dislikes the pre race buildup. It will be unbearable on Sunday with profiles, expert opinions . Sadly F1 is media run and big money.

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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby costakid » Fri Dec 10, 2021 12:16 am

C4 did a deal today with Sky to show it live. The only one to benefit from the two of them crashing out on any lap is Max which is why M Massi has said all options are open against dirty tricks. LH needs to win it on the track and i think he will.

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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby Lavanda » Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:16 pm

It's never been the same for me since they dropped Fleetwood Mac's The Chain.

PS I think Verstappen will attempt to knock Hamilton right off the planet if he can.

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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby olive » Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:40 pm

It wouldn't surprise me if Mercedes fit a new engine to Lewis’s car. Five spot grid penalty . The engine would be a bit more powerful as not worn and Lewis could stay out of trouble and use his driving skill to make up the places and win. Only have to deal with Fanboy once.

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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby peteroldracer » Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:27 pm

For those who like the waffling bods the schedule now shows the Build up @1pm, Race @1.55, followed by a "not been on tely enough" session of analysis - there are highlights programmes later = all on Ch4.
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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby costakid » Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:35 pm

LH quickest in FP 2 today. Max 4th

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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby Manchesteral » Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:48 pm

Sadly I think you are right, at this stage of the championship I believe, whatever the cost, that Verstappen's only target is to ensure that Hamilton doesn't win.
I genuinely believe that he (Verstappen) will cause the death of another driver in the foreseeable future and I don't get why the race authorities don't recognise this, he is seriously dangerous and needs bringing to heel ! His father (who in 4 seasons had only 2 podiums and is therefore of no importance) is egging him on and should be banned from any non public areas of the track, rant over !

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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby markwilding » Fri Dec 10, 2021 7:10 pm

Lavanda wrote: Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:16 pm It's never been the same for me since they dropped Fleetwood Mac's The Chain.
I didn’t know they had.

I too have never been fan of all the pre-match/race build up so I generally tune in just before the race or match starts.

I don’t know about it being the race of the century. We will have to see how it pans out. So far the Hamilton’s first year and the next one when he won the championship on the last bend come first and second. To cross the finishing line as champion only to have it snatched away in the next few seconds will take some surpassing.

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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby Lavanda » Fri Dec 10, 2021 7:53 pm

Mark, when F1 went from the BBC to Sky, I think, they dropped the theme tune.

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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby Lyric » Fri Dec 10, 2021 11:56 pm

I have heard it last week as a theme to some F1 related program. Who knows where - not I.

Friday practice is mostly meaningless to you and me.

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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby costakid » Sat Dec 11, 2021 5:21 pm

Well thats not the grid I wanted. Surprised Max is on pole.

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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby peteroldracer » Sat Dec 11, 2021 6:06 pm

Horner the master tactician (usually). Forces Lewis into having to overtake Mad Max, and he may not be able to do it through pitstops.
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Re: F 1 Abu Dhabi

Postby Manchesteral » Sat Dec 11, 2021 8:35 pm

costakid wrote: Sat Dec 11, 2021 5:21 pm Well thats not the grid I wanted. Surprised Max is on pole.
Lewis will be right behind him and be able to anticipate every move he (Verstappen) makes Lewis Hamilton is the rightful world champion and will surpass Schumacher *another serial cheat) having said that I truly hope the best man wins !


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