2012 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

E90SLAM · 10-29-2012, 10:05 AM

Another back to back weekends!!! With three races to go.

And we all know this suits the Red Bulls since 2009. Even though there was a mysterious DNF for Vettel last year, but the qualifying pace was dominant.
Seems like another 25 points in the bag for Vettel, just to see where Alonso will be doing damage limitation, and hoping for the best in Austin and Brazil.

Anyone expecting a snore-fest?
Hope we will see more action with two DRS Zones.

Race Date: 04 Nov 2012
First Grand Prix: 2009
Number of Laps: 55
Circuit Length: 5.554 km
Race Distance: 305.355 km
Lap Record: 1:40.279 - S Vettel (2009)

Tire Compounds Provided:
Prime: Medium (White)
Option: Soft (Yellow)
Rain: Cinturato Intermediate (Green) / Cinturato Wet (Blue)

F1 TIMETABLE (Abu Dhabi Local Time)
Fri 02 November 2012
Practice 1 13:00 - 14:30
Practice 2 17:00 - 18:30
Sat 03 November 2012
Practice 3 14:00 - 15:00
Qualifying 17:00
Sun 04 November 2012
Race 17:00

F1 TIMETABLE (Pacific Time)
Fri 02 November 2012
Practice 1 02:00 - 03:30
Practice 2 06:00 - 07:30
Sat 03 November 2012
Practice 3 03:00 - 04:00
Qualifying 06:00
Sun 04 November 2012
Race 05:00

F1 TIMETABLE (Eastern Time)
Fri 02 November 2012
Practice 1 05:00 - 06:30
Practice 2 09:00 - 10:30
Sat 03 November 2012
Practice 3 06:00 - 07:00
Qualifying 09:00
Sun 04 November 2012
Race 08:00

Note:
- Both SkySportsF1 and BBC One will be broadcasting live on race day.
- Day Light Saving in effect this Saturday @ 2am, turn back one hour. Thus the change in Pacific and Eastern Time, despite same 17:00 start at Abu Dhabi.

escobar929 · 10-29-2012, 12:54 PM

unless there's mechanical failures, i dont see how RBR doesnt dominate this race. The car is miles ahead of any other team and this track should further highlight that

e9012345 · 10-29-2012, 02:50 PM

God damn was India a good race.

My particular highlight was Lewis' 5 wheel changeover in the pits

I had to rewind that a few times to get the timing down.

Also I'm VERY curious as to what came off Seb's under-tray fiasco at the end of the race. I would be pretty disappointed to see him get disqualified because of a few millimeters.

escobar929 · 10-29-2012, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e9012345

My particular highlight was Lewis' 5 wheel changeover in the pits

I had to rewind that a few times to get the timing down.

that was so sick, it almost looked like LH was taking the wheel off even before coming to a stop, that was a thing of beauty

e9012345 · 10-29-2012, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escobar929

that was so sick, it almost looked like LH was taking the wheel off even before coming to a stop, that was a thing of beauty

Yeah he sure did.. he had to unpin the wheel from behind it. Pretty cool stuff for sure.

EINSER M · 10-31-2012, 04:07 AM

go VET let's bag another 25 points and for the love of God WEB please finish P2.

Nang Vann · 10-31-2012, 05:22 AM

Woo Hoo love these back to back race weekends!

C'mon Red Bull!

MrClean335i · 10-31-2012, 12:28 PM

Ferrari has to deliver this weekend

Alonso deserves this championship.

VIPLINE · 10-31-2012, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrClean335i

Ferrari has to deliver this weekend

Alonso deserves this championship.

+1

Alonso is the best driver in F1 and he deserves this one.

EINSER M · 10-31-2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIPLINE

+1

Alonso is the best driver in F1 and he deserves this one.

-2

F1 is about the entire team not just the driver. It's clear Ferrari has failed to produce a winning car for ALO and MAS. RBR FTW!

ChrisAW · 10-31-2012, 04:53 PM

I was getting all excited for Webbo at the beginning of the season thinking he could get his first F1 championship but that fell apart.

jonasaurus · 10-31-2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisAW

I was getting all excited for Webbo at the beginning of the season thinking he could get his first F1 championship but that fell apart.

+1

raisemyrent · 10-31-2012, 11:34 PM

he doesn't have the mindset of a champ, me thinks

bliss at 9k · 11-01-2012, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raisemyrent

he doesn't have the mindset of a champ, me thinks

Agreed!! He is a fast consistent driver, but lacks the fire of a champion!

MrClean335i · 11-01-2012, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EINSER M

-2

F1 is about the entire team not just the driver. It's clear Ferrari has failed to produce a winning car for ALO and MAS. RBR FTW!

Fuck Red Bull. All their fans are dumb asses, everyone on pit lane knows that Vettel is all car. He is not going to be remembered as one of the greats even if he wins the championship this year and the year after.

Nang Vann · 11-01-2012, 08:27 AM

Nobody deserves the championship, they must earn it.

xbook · 11-01-2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EINSER M

-2

F1 is about the entire team not just the driver. It's clear Ferrari has failed to produce a winning car for ALO and MAS. RBR FTW!

The name of the championship disagrees with your statement:

"Formula One World's Driver Championship"

I think you are confusing that with the constructor's championship.

E90SLAM · 11-01-2012, 10:17 AM

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E90SLAM · 11-01-2012, 10:21 AM

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escobar929 · 11-01-2012, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrClean335i

Ferrari has to deliver this weekend

Alonso deserves this championship.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nang Vann

Nobody deserves the championship, they must earn it.

Alonso deserves it because he has earned it. Out of the top 3 constructors, he has by far the worst car, yet he's always in the mix. If it wasnt for Grosjean, Alonso would still be in the lead

Quote:

Originally Posted by EINSER M

-2

F1 is about the entire team not just the driver. It's clear Ferrari has failed to produce a winning car for ALO and MAS. RBR FTW!

there's a reason there are two championships, RBR def deserves to win the constructors championship but Alonso has shown this year, he is the best driver

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisAW

I was getting all excited for Webbo at the beginning of the season thinking he could get his first F1 championship but that fell apart.

solid driver but seems RBR only cares about the golden boy

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrClean335i

Fuck Red Bull. All their fans are dumb asses, everyone on pit lane knows that Vettel is all car. He is not going to be remembered as one of the greats even if he wins the championship this year and the year after.

I wouldnt say he's all car but he has a huge advantage when the car is on, like it has been the last couple of weeks

CHEEKSx36 · 11-01-2012, 11:46 AM

Am I the only one whos hoping for the first Lotus win? Although, with two DRS zones here seems like its going to be unlikely since they have the slowest car

ChrisAW · 11-01-2012, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEEKSx36

Am I the only one whos hoping for the first Lotus win? Although, with two DRS zones here seems like its going to be unlikely since they have the slowest car

You are not alone! I want to see the Iceman on top the podium.

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E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander 2009 Rep 61,781 Posts Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . iTrader: (6) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i [0.00]	2012 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Another back to back weekends!!! With three races to go. And we all know this suits the Red Bulls since 2009. Even though there was a mysterious DNF for Vettel last year, but the qualifying pace was dominant. Seems like another 25 points in the bag for Vettel, just to see where Alonso will be doing damage limitation, and hoping for the best in Austin and Brazil. Anyone expecting a snore-fest? Hope we will see more action with two DRS Zones. Race Date: 04 Nov 2012 First Grand Prix: 2009 Number of Laps: 55 Circuit Length: 5.554 km Race Distance: 305.355 km Lap Record: 1:40.279 - S Vettel (2009) Tire Compounds Provided: Prime: Medium (White) Option: Soft (Yellow) Rain: Cinturato Intermediate (Green) / Cinturato Wet (Blue) F1 TIMETABLE (Abu Dhabi Local Time) Fri 02 November 2012 Practice 1 13:00 - 14:30 Practice 2 17:00 - 18:30 Sat 03 November 2012 Practice 3 14:00 - 15:00 Qualifying 17:00 Sun 04 November 2012 Race 17:00 F1 TIMETABLE (Pacific Time) Fri 02 November 2012 Practice 1 02:00 - 03:30 Practice 2 06:00 - 07:30 Sat 03 November 2012 Practice 3 03:00 - 04:00 Qualifying 06:00 Sun 04 November 2012 Race 05:00 F1 TIMETABLE (Eastern Time) Fri 02 November 2012 Practice 1 05:00 - 06:30 Practice 2 09:00 - 10:30 Sat 03 November 2012 Practice 3 06:00 - 07:00 Qualifying 09:00 Sun 04 November 2012 Race 08:00 Note: - Both SkySportsF1 and BBC One will be broadcasting live on race day. - Day Light Saving in effect this Saturday @ 2am, turn back one hour. Thus the change in Pacific and Eastern Time, despite same 17:00 start at Abu Dhabi. Attached Images __________________
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