2014 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Formula 1

by **crl** Tue Nov 18, 2014 5:43 pm

And here we are - the last race of the season. Hamilton and Rosberg have a shot at the title. A 1-2 finish in either order by Mercedes wraps it up for Lewis. A win for Nico with Lewis finishing third or worse gives the title to Rosberg. Under normal points, Rosberg would have to win with Lewis finishing at least seventh, or Nico would have to finish second with Hamilton not scoring at all. Toto Wolff has said that Hamilton's car failing would be "a nightmare".

Caterham's back, having raised enough from their crowdfunding to get back in the game, though, they've extended the deadline on their crowdfunding page through Sunday so they can raise the full 2.3 million pounds. Kamui Kobayashi will be in one of the race seats; not sure who will be in the other.

McLaren have said they will announce their 2015 driver lineup after December 1.

So, other than MercedeswinsLOL, how will all this go?

by BWard Tue Nov 18, 2014 6:01 pm

I'm honestly not that keen on Abu Dhabi being the best race for the season finale, mostly because of the dumb double points for this race. This race did produce a pretty amazing championship outcome in 2010 though, so I could be proved wrong.

by navycook75 Tue Nov 18, 2014 6:25 pm

crl wrote:And here we are - the last race of the season. Hamilton and Rosberg have a shot at the title. A 1-2 finish in either order by Mercedes wraps it up for Lewis. A win for Nico with Lewis finishing third or worse gives the title to Rosberg. Under normal points, Rosberg would have to win with Lewis finishing at least seventh, or Nico would have to finish second with Hamilton not scoring at all. Toto Wolff has said that Hamilton's car failing would be "a nightmare".

Caterham's back, having raised enough from their crowdfunding to get back in the game, though, they've extended the deadline on their crowdfunding page through Sunday so they can raise the full 2.3 million pounds. Kamui Kobayashi will be in one of the race seats; not sure who will be in the other.

McLaren have said they will announce their 2015 driver lineup after December 1.

So, other than MercedeswinsLOL, how will all this go?

I heard Chilton was going to be the other driver.

I really want to see Ricciardo win though.

by Alta Tue Nov 18, 2014 6:50 pm

BWardboy88 wrote:I'm honestly not that keen on Abu Dhabi being the best race for the season finale, mostly because of the dumb double points for this race. This race did produce a pretty amazing championship outcome in 2010 though, so I could be proved wrong.

Am i the only one who doesn't really mind the double point gimmick, It really isn't as offensive as Nascar's chase and it's something totally off of American short track racing.
It also gives Rosberg a fighting chance rather than hoping for a huge mistake by Hamilton. But Bernie's already planning to get rid of it by next year anyway.

Anywhom...Solidly in the Rosberg camp.

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:16 pm

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F*** UP HAMILTON, F*** UP *clap clap*

by **crl** Tue Nov 18, 2014 9:59 pm

Pretty big news:

http://www.racer.com/f1/item/110965-mclaren-and-paffett-part-company

by Magus978 Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:37 am

Marussia lives!!!

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/marussia-makes-last-minute-trip-to-abu-dhabi/

by BWard Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:39 am

Magus978 wrote:Marussia lives!!!

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/marussia-makes-last-minute-trip-to-abu-dhabi/

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by flyingturns89 Wed Nov 19, 2014 12:22 pm

Jules Bianchi is out of his artificial coma, and is returning home to France to continue his recovery. Bianchi is not yet fully conscious, but is breathing on his own.

by BWard Wed Nov 19, 2014 1:18 pm

Nevermind then. Sad

http://adamcooperf1.com/2014/11/19/marussia-abandons-last-minute-attempt-to-get-to-abu-dhabi/

by Milan655 Wed Nov 19, 2014 1:53 pm

Could Marussia still not turn up, but not run the cars on track throughout the weekend and receive a 'DNS' just so they can receive 9th place?

by Alta Wed Nov 19, 2014 3:07 pm

flyingturns89 wrote:Jules Bianchi is out of his artificial coma, and is returning home to France to continue his recovery. Bianchi is not yet fully conscious, but is breathing on his own.

Keep fighting Jules! Very Happy

by **crl** Thu Nov 20, 2014 4:59 am

Well, after how many years, one? Two? It's finally official:

https://twitter.com/scuderiaferrari/status/535370349781991424

by Alta Thu Nov 20, 2014 5:20 am

crl wrote:Well, after how many years, one? Two? It's finally official:

https://twitter.com/scuderiaferrari/status/535370349781991424

The bigger shock is it apparently wasn't confirmed till now.

by **crl** Thu Nov 20, 2014 5:51 am

And now Ferrari have made that other bit of news official:

https://twitter.com/ScuderiaFerrari/status/535376925901197312

by BWard Thu Nov 20, 2014 6:26 am

If Alonso is going to McLaren, I think he will replace Jenson Button. I honestly think Button is past his prime now sadly, even though he's not had the best car in the past 2 years now. I say give Magnusden a second chance for 2015, I know he hasn't done much since his podium at Australia but he could've done much worse in his Rookie year.

by navycook75 Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:08 am

http://www.caterhamf1.com/news/2014/will-stevens

Will Stevens is the second driver for Caterham this weekend.

by Alpineopossum Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:14 am

If I were indycar I would be on the phone with the owners of Marussia and possibly Caterham. If they are aggressive in perusing new enterants they could easily pick up a team or two from F1's recent cost problem.

by Alta Thu Nov 20, 2014 3:08 pm

navycook75 wrote:http://www.caterhamf1.com/news/2014/will-stevens

Will Stevens is the second driver for Caterham this weekend.

I remember saying he wouldn't get the Marussia ride due to inexperience, but then gets into F1 before Rossi. Damn.

by Lucstar88 Sat Nov 22, 2014 11:10 am

Rosberg wins pole, Hamilton in 2nd and Bottas starts 3rd

1 6 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:41.308 1:41.459 1:40.480 13
2 44 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:41.207 1:40.920 1:40.866 12
3 77 Valtteri Bottas Williams 1:42.346 1:41.376 1:41.025 18
4 19 Felipe Massa Williams 1:41.475 1:41.144 1:41.119 20
5 3 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull 1:42.204 1:41.692 1:41.267 12
6 1 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull 1:42.495 1:42.147 1:41.893 17
7 26 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso 1:42.302 1:42.082 1:41.908 18
8 22 Jenson Button McLaren 1:42.137 1:41.875 1:41.964 18
9 7 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1:42.439 1:43.177 1:42.236 15
10 14 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1:42.467 1:41.940 1:42.866 19
11 20 Kevin Magnussen McLaren 1:42.104 1:42.198 13
12 25 Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso 1:42.413 1:42.207 12
13 11 Sergio Perez Force India 1:42.654 1:42.239 15
14 27 Nico Hulkenberg Force India 1:42.444 1:42.384 12
15 99 Adrian Sutil Sauber 1:42.746 1:43.074 14
16 8 Romain Grosjean Lotus 1:42.768 8
17 21 Esteban Gutierrez Sauber 1:42.819 8
18 13 Pastor Maldonado Lotus 1:42.860 8
19 10 Kamui Kobayashi Caterham 1:44.540 7
20 46 Will Stevens Caterham 1:45.095 8

by **crl** Sat Nov 22, 2014 11:45 am

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/30161617

by **crl** Sat Nov 22, 2014 12:29 pm

crl wrote:http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/30161617

Update from this: Red Bull have had their times wiped out.

by Lucstar88 Sat Nov 22, 2014 12:46 pm

Jesus, Red Bull.... no wonder Vettel is jumping from this sinking ship...

by Milan655 Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:03 pm

Lucstar88 wrote:Jesus, Red Bull.... no wonder Vettel is jumping from this sinking ship...

Sinking ship...?

by Lucstar88 Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:25 pm

Milan655 wrote:
Lucstar88 wrote:Jesus, Red Bull.... no wonder Vettel is jumping from this sinking ship...

Sinking ship...?

Well... Vettel having to change engines every race, along with just pure crap equipment, (Riccardo is a great driver, BUT 2 of his wins are because the Mercedes were roughing each other). I can't blame Vettel one bit for leaving. Having to start from the back every race would be annoying for me personally.

by Milan655 Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:33 pm

Lucstar88 wrote:
Milan655 wrote:
Lucstar88 wrote:Jesus, Red Bull.... no wonder Vettel is jumping from this sinking ship...

Sinking ship...?

Well... Vettel having to change engines every race, along with just pure crap equipment, (Riccardo is a great driver, BUT 2 of his wins are because the Mercedes were roughing each other). I can't blame Vettel one bit for leaving. Having to start from the back every race would be annoying for me personally.

Far from a sinking ship though, they've been between the 2nd or 3rd best team this year. Ricciardo has put wins on the table too. Vettel's engine problem is more down towards the fault of Renault and maybe himself, I don't think Ricciardo has had these problems so far this year (correct me if wrong).

by Lucstar88 Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:08 pm

Milan655 wrote:
Lucstar88 wrote:
Milan655 wrote:
Lucstar88 wrote:Jesus, Red Bull.... no wonder Vettel is jumping from this sinking ship...

Sinking ship...?

Well... Vettel having to change engines every race, along with just pure crap equipment, (Riccardo is a great driver, BUT 2 of his wins are because the Mercedes were roughing each other). I can't blame Vettel one bit for leaving. Having to start from the back every race would be annoying for me personally.

Far from a sinking ship though, they've been between the 2nd or 3rd best team this year. Ricciardo has put wins on the table too. Vettel's engine problem is more down towards the fault of Renault and maybe himself, I don't think Ricciardo has had these problems so far this year (correct me if wrong).

True. Ricciardo has been getting the better equipement, and he is doing wonder's with it. I'll give you that

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-civil-war-rages-on-in-abu-dhabi-as-sauber-boycotts-friday-press-conference
^Oh Oh.....

by bsoyuz Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:24 pm

Lucstar88 wrote:
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-civil-war-rages-on-in-abu-dhabi-as-sauber-boycotts-friday-press-conference
^Oh Oh.....

If shit gets real, we could face a 1982 boycott again, but that could be very hard to happen.

by **Cynon** Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:31 am

Jesus this race is dull. Why the hell did I get up for this...

by bsoyuz Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:43 am

The most boring brazilian driver ever could have won the most boring race that I have ever watched since the 2005 US GP, and even the US GP was halfway interesting. At least he didn't.

by navycook75 Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:50 am

the most exciting part of this race was Massa catching Hamilton.

by Alta Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:50 am

That was anti-climactic.

by RyanB06 Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:58 am

Yawn.

by BWard Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:36 am

GC Hamilton, although I thought Massa was gonna win this race.

But seriously, Abu Dhabi does not deserve to be the host of the season finale, that was quite the meh race. Poor Rosberg did not deserve all those problems though, without I think he and Hamilton could've put on a hell of a show.

by **Ben Atkins** Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:23 am

Go away Lewis Hamilton.

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:57 am

>Vettel gained 11 spots
>Ricciardo gained 16 spots including passing Vettel

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by Backmarker Sun Nov 23, 2014 1:29 pm

by Alta Sun Nov 23, 2014 4:10 pm

"Haha it's funny cause we're broke."

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Sun Nov 23, 2014 6:04 pm

I think they're laughing because they don't have to be with shitty Reanult any more.

>If the Merc engine stays the same, Maldonado could be fighting for podiums

oh no...

by Alta Sun Nov 23, 2014 7:04 pm

Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:I think they're laughing because they don't have to be with shitty Reanult any more.

>If the Merc engine stays the same, Maldonado could be fighting for podiums

oh no...

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by **crl** Tue Nov 25, 2014 1:35 am

So, today is the first of a two-day test at Yas Marina. Max Verstappen crashed the Toro Rosso just past the hotel.

Update: Suspension failure caused the crash.

by f1fan12 Tue Nov 25, 2014 10:53 am

I will always say it, Yas Marina was the worst of Tilke's designs. I just saw a replay of that race, and DAMN that race was boring.

by bsoyuz Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:12 am

f1fan12 wrote:I will always say it, Yas Marina was the worst of Tilke's designs. I just saw a replay of that race, and DAMN that race was boring.

Don't get me started on Tilke, he freaking ruined the Hermanos Rodriguez Autodrome

by **crl** Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:29 am

bsoyuz wrote:
f1fan12 wrote:I will always say it, Yas Marina was the worst of Tilke's designs. I just saw a replay of that race, and DAMN that race was boring.

Don't get me started on Tilke, he freaking ruined the Hermanos Rodriguez Autodrome

And Hockenheim. And Fuji.

by f1fan12 Tue Nov 25, 2014 12:58 pm

crl wrote:
bsoyuz wrote:
f1fan12 wrote:I will always say it, Yas Marina was the worst of Tilke's designs. I just saw a replay of that race, and DAMN that race was boring.

Don't get me started on Tilke, he freaking ruined the Hermanos Rodriguez Autodrome

And Hockenheim. And Fuji.

And Silverstone.

by Milan655 Tue Nov 25, 2014 1:21 pm

f1fan12 wrote:
crl wrote:
bsoyuz wrote:
f1fan12 wrote:I will always say it, Yas Marina was the worst of Tilke's designs. I just saw a replay of that race, and DAMN that race was boring.

Don't get me started on Tilke, he freaking ruined the Hermanos Rodriguez Autodrome

And Hockenheim. And Fuji.

And Silverstone.

To simplify: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermann_Tilke#List_of_circuits

by **crl** Wed Nov 26, 2014 12:23 am

Did she really think no one would notice?

https://twitter.com/willbuxton/status/537476154538467328

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