2010 F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand prix - Yas Marina Circuit

_chikku · 11th November 2010, 20:28

Being the last GP of the season, MSC may see his first podium-less season.

PAVAN KADAM · 11th November 2010, 22:52

Sorry guys, i had copied wrong timings at the beginning of the thread

Here are the correct timings

Practice 1 FRI 13:00

Practice 2 FRI 17:00

Practice 3 SAT 14:00

Qualifying SAT 17:00

Race SUN 17:0

samabhi · 12th November 2010, 12:24

Vettel needs a repeat of 2007 just like what Kimi needed at that time. But only if Alonso puts a wrong foot which is out of odds and Ferrari will play it really safe.

But a used engine for two races could get the white smoke of Alonso's Ferrari in his quest for the WDC???? I hope not.

Will be classic if Vettel wins it, but I definitely donot want MW to get it. Somehow feel he is not worth to be crowned WDC, just like FM. Purely my opinion though.

Cant wait anymore for the weekend.

About MSC, barring his debut season in 92, this will be the first time he failed to win or score a podium finish in his F1 career. Even though a MSC fan, cant be too optimistic too for the record to be maintained.

SilentEngine · 12th November 2010, 16:26

In FP1, Vettel and Hamilton are fastest. It's been a while since we saw McLarens at the top. This makes things interesting and complicated for the RedBulls.
Pressure is on Webber now, to keep himself close to Vettel. Interestingly Alonso will benefit if Hamilton splits the RedBulls with Vettel leading. Alonso can afford to finish P4 and still become champion as long as Hamilton is ahead of Webber.

Can't wait for the Qualifying and the race!

Hatari · 12th November 2010, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentEngine

In FP1, Vettel and Hamilton are fastest. It's been a while since we saw McLarens at the top. This makes things interesting and complicated for the RedBulls.
Pressure is on Webber now, to keep himself close to Vettel. Interestingly Alonso will benefit if Hamilton splits the RedBulls with Vettel leading. Alonso can afford to finish P4 and still become champion as long as Hamilton is ahead of Webber.

Can't wait for the Qualifying and the race!

I would not read too much into the times.
the track is wet and drivers will not risk much

hope Quali & race are dry

manubhai · 12th November 2010, 16:39

Early days, but the bulls seem to have the legs.

f1fan · 12th November 2010, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Sorry guys, i had copied wrong timings at the beginning of the thread

Here are the correct timings

Practice 1 FRI 13:00

Practice 2 FRI 17:00

Practice 3 SAT 14:00

Qualifying SAT 17:00

Race SUN 17:0

Pavan, I believe the timings provided by you in the first mail is correct. The time mentioned above is Abu Dhabi local time. The Race is indeed at 6:30 PM on Sunday

deetjohn · 12th November 2010, 17:11

Practice 1 Fri 14:30-16:00
Practice 2 Fri 18:30-20:00
Practice 3 Sat 15:30-16:30

Qualifying Sat 18:30-19:30

The Race Sun 18:30-20:30

And here is the report on FP1 autosport.com - F1 News: Vettel leads first Abu Dhabi practice

anachronix · 12th November 2010, 18:14

^^ Star Sports has got any surprises for us this time?

nitrous · 12th November 2010, 19:06

Quali is Live @ 18.20 hrs, Saturday on Star sports
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SilentEngine · 12th November 2010, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatari

I would not read too much into the times.
the track is wet and drivers will not risk much

hope Quali & race are dry

Agreed this is just practice, but i think McLarens will be closer to Ferrari this time, so if Hamilton can stitch together a good lap tomorrow, race is on.

My bet is that we will not see a RedBull 1-2. Most probably Vettel will win the race but not championship.

deetjohn · 12th November 2010, 19:26

Alonso leading in FP2 from Vettel & then Webber. 34mins more.

And my oh my! there is a chance for rain on Sunday.

mgh · 12th November 2010, 20:15

FP2 order is Hamilton, Vettel, Alonso, Webber
within less than half a second of each other, Alonso and Webber are apart by a thousandth of a second
Looks like qualifying will have a big impact on who wins the driver's championship

anachronix · 13th November 2010, 01:24

The track was damp during FP1 and the conditions are improving through FP2. It should only get faster with more rubber on the track.

I am sure Redbulls are yet to unleash their pace!

dhrishikesh · 13th November 2010, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by deetjohn

Alonso leading in FP2 from Vettel & then Webber. 34mins more.

And my oh my! there is a chance for rain on Sunday.

As there is a chance of rain on Race Day, I would like to see Schumi getting his first podium finish

of 2010 season; with his mastery is rainy driving & 2-stop strategy.
Will be totally supporting Alonso for driver's championship; though i am a true Schumi fan as he is driving for Ferrari

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11th November 2010, 20:28	#16
_chikku BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Puttur Posts: 330 Thanked: 201 Times	Being the last GP of the season, MSC may see his first podium-less season.
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PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Sorry guys, i had copied wrong timings at the beginning of the thread Here are the correct timings Practice 1 FRI 13:00 Practice 2 FRI 17:00 Practice 3 SAT 14:00 Qualifying SAT 17:00 Race SUN 17:0
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12th November 2010, 12:24	#18
samabhi BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 402 Thanked: 352 Times	Vettel needs a repeat of 2007 just like what Kimi needed at that time. But only if Alonso puts a wrong foot which is out of odds and Ferrari will play it really safe. But a used engine for two races could get the white smoke of Alonso's Ferrari in his quest for the WDC???? I hope not. Will be classic if Vettel wins it, but I definitely donot want MW to get it. Somehow feel he is not worth to be crowned WDC, just like FM. Purely my opinion though. Cant wait anymore for the weekend. About MSC, barring his debut season in 92, this will be the first time he failed to win or score a podium finish in his F1 career. Even though a MSC fan, cant be too optimistic too for the record to be maintained. Last edited by samabhi : 12th November 2010 at 12:28. Reason: Added details about MSC.
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12th November 2010, 16:26	#19
SilentEngine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KA19,KA04 Posts: 1,167 Thanked: 735 Times View My Garage	In FP1, Vettel and Hamilton are fastest. It's been a while since we saw McLarens at the top. This makes things interesting and complicated for the RedBulls. Pressure is on Webber now, to keep himself close to Vettel. Interestingly Alonso will benefit if Hamilton splits the RedBulls with Vettel leading. Alonso can afford to finish P4 and still become champion as long as Hamilton is ahead of Webber. Can't wait for the Qualifying and the race!
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12th November 2010, 16:39	#21
manubhai BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 102 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	Early days, but the bulls seem to have the legs.
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deetjohn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 4,530 Thanked: 10,583 Times View My Garage	Yas Marina Timings (India) Practice 1 Fri 14:30-16:00 Practice 2 Fri 18:30-20:00 Practice 3 Sat 15:30-16:30 Qualifying Sat 18:30-19:30 The Race Sun 18:30-20:30 And here is the report on FP1 autosport.com - F1 News: Vettel leads first Abu Dhabi practice
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anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	^^ Star Sports has got any surprises for us this time?
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12th November 2010, 19:26	#27
deetjohn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 4,530 Thanked: 10,583 Times View My Garage	Alonso leading in FP2 from Vettel & then Webber. 34mins more. And my oh my! there is a chance for rain on Sunday.
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mgh BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 396 Thanked: 40 Times	FP2 order is Hamilton, Vettel, Alonso, Webber within less than half a second of each other, Alonso and Webber are apart by a thousandth of a second Looks like qualifying will have a big impact on who wins the driver's championship
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13th November 2010, 01:24	#29
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	The track was damp during FP1 and the conditions are improving through FP2. It should only get faster with more rubber on the track. I am sure Redbulls are yet to unleash their pace!
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