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

PAVAN KADAM · 9th November 2010, 17:36

Now, THIS IS IT....!

The most awaited and the grandest of the Finale's for the worlds costliest sport.

The 2010 F1 Season has gone down to give us a nail biting finish at this circuit.

The most beautiful of the Circuits in F1.Although the circuit shows, it favours the RedBulls the most, nothing can be said untill the chequered flag is waved at the finishing line. Vettel had it easy last year.

Yas Marina Circuit

Race Date: 14 Nov 2010
Number of Laps: 55
Circuit Length: 5.554 km
Race Distance: 305.361 km
Lap Record: 1:40.279 - S Vettel (2009)

Fri 12 November 2010

Practice 1 14:30 - 16:00
Practice 2 18:30 - 20:00

Sat 13 November 2010

Practice 3 15:30 - 16:30

Qualifying 18:30

Sun 14 November 2010

Race 18:30

dhrishikesh · 9th November 2010, 21:39

The main course building is somewhat similar to Allianz Arena Football Stadium in Germany, but a very spectacular venue though & very neatly designed circuit for a very fascinating weekend.
Supporting Alonso for driver's championship, though I am a true Schumi fan as he is driving for Ferrari

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sushrutha · 10th November 2010, 10:50

Go CRY BABY Go... :-) Win the Driver's Championship.
But this track seems like it's most suited for Redbull, but it all depends on F-duct & straight line speed

Hatari · 10th November 2010, 16:06

Prediction :

Vettel will win the race but not the WDC
Not saying much more.. I dont want to jinx anything!

phanitha · 11th November 2010, 13:33

RedBull owner Dietrich Mateschitz wants the drivers to race for the Championship

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anachronix · 11th November 2010, 13:37

^^ They are unnecessarily putting too much pressure on Webber. I am sure the RB management doesnt want Webber to win the Championship after all the sick things that has happened within this 'ex-cool' team.

If Webber wins, by all probabilities the No.1 would go to another car in 2011!

f1fan · 11th November 2010, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by anachronix

^^ They are unnecessarily putting too much pressure on Webber. I am sure the RB management doesnt want Webber to win the Championship after all the sick things that has happened within this 'ex-cool' team.

If Webber wins, by all probabilities the No.1 would go to another car in 2011!

Hasn't Webber signed on for 2011 with Red Bull or are you proposing he would jump ship if he becomes a Champion? The problem would be that there are no seats available with other good teams, hence he staying put would be his best move.
BTW my heart says Ferrari should win but I don't like that cry baby one bit.

anachronix · 11th November 2010, 14:17

There has been no positive sign from Redbull yet about retaining Webber for 2011 except for the contract which was signed after Monaco. Things have changed a lot after Monaco.

I am surprised Mateschitz said this about team orders in public. Horner was trying to take cover on team orders saying its upto the drivers to decide based on the situation on sunday. But, Mateschitz is sure he is not going to encourage a easy championship race for Webber. I only hope that the Redbulls have a clean race on Sunday.

f1fan · 11th November 2010, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by anachronix

There has been no positive sign from Redbull yet about retaining Webber for 2011 except for the contract which was signed after Monaco. Things have changed a lot after Monaco.

I am surprised Mateschitz said this about team orders in public. Horner was trying to take cover on team orders saying its upto the drivers to decide based on the situation on sunday. But, Mateschitz is sure he is not going to encourage a easy championship race for Webber. I only hope that the Redbulls have a clean race on Sunday.

+1 to that. I was just wondering what would have happened if Vettel was second in the Championship and Webber third i.e. current places swapped. I am more than sure, they would have forced Webber to support Vettel come what may.

SilentEngine · 11th November 2010, 15:14

Most of this team order talk is based on the assumption that RedBull are going to have a 1-2. What if that doesn't happen?
I think we might see one of the RedBulls falling behind early in the race, leaving no scope for any team orders.

anachronix · 11th November 2010, 15:36

There are not many races where the Redbull failed to be on the front row. However, it would be nice to have the order mixed!

Hatari · 11th November 2010, 17:15

Betting odds :
Mark Webber is the favourite to win in Abu Dhabi at 13/8, ahead of Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel at 9/4, (if there wasn't a title at stake Sebastian Vettel would be the favourite) but weirdly Fernando Alonso remains favourite for the title at 8/11 ahead of Webber at 6/4.

RBs should have the edge in terms of pure speed. Vettel can help Webber in the end.
Sadly Massa has been very dissapointing this yr. No help at all (except for the points).
No wonder Ferrari are 3rd in the Constructors, even with Alonso leading.

Ideally Massa should get right up there and finish ahead of the Red Bulls

MaserQ · 11th November 2010, 17:21

Well Alonso is the favourite with the bookies simply because he has won the championship twice before. Barring a car failure, he is also the safest choice, given the number of mistakes from the Redbull drivers over the course of the season.

amrisharm · 11th November 2010, 17:37

Hey any follow up on the engine over heating on webbers car at the brazilian gp? The ambient temperature in brazil wasnt even that high yet he was saying he had overheating issues. I believe he is using the same engine isnt it?

I hope and pray the title comes down to a fair fight and is not decided by a crash or a mechanical DNF.

As a ferriari fan i do have to admit the circuit seems suited to Red Bulls cars, and it being a desert, i cant even pray for RAIN!!

All in all hoping for a fantastic race, if the team we support does not win this year, i guess there is always next year

Go Ferrari!

Jaguar · 11th November 2010, 17:50

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Originally Posted by amrisharm

As a ferriari fan i do have to admit the circuit seems suited to Red Bulls cars, and it being a desert, i cant even pray for RAIN!!

Go Ferrari!

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9th November 2010, 17:36	#1
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	2010 F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand prix - Yas Marina Circuit Now, THIS IS IT....! The most awaited and the grandest of the Finale's for the worlds costliest sport. The 2010 F1 Season has gone down to give us a nail biting finish at this circuit. The most beautiful of the Circuits in F1.Although the circuit shows, it favours the RedBulls the most, nothing can be said untill the chequered flag is waved at the finishing line. Vettel had it easy last year. Yas Marina Circuit Race Date: 14 Nov 2010 Number of Laps: 55 Circuit Length: 5.554 km Race Distance: 305.361 km Lap Record: 1:40.279 - S Vettel (2009) Fri 12 November 2010 Practice 1 14:30 - 16:00 Practice 2 18:30 - 20:00 Sat 13 November 2010 Practice 3 15:30 - 16:30 Qualifying 18:30 Sun 14 November 2010 Race 18:30 Attached Thumbnails
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9th November 2010, 21:39	#2
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	Spectacular venue !! The main course building is somewhat similar to Allianz Arena Football Stadium in Germany, but a very spectacular venue though & very neatly designed circuit for a very fascinating weekend. Supporting Alonso for driver's championship, though I am a true Schumi fan as he is driving for Ferrari .
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10th November 2010, 10:50	#3
sushrutha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chikmagalur/Ban Posts: 1,703 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	Go CRY BABY Go... :-) Win the Driver's Championship. But this track seems like it's most suited for Redbull, but it all depends on F-duct & straight line speed
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10th November 2010, 16:06	#4
Hatari Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,872 Thanked: 874 Times	Prediction : Vettel will win the race but not the WDC Not saying much more.. I dont want to jinx anything!
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phanitha BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bern Posts: 62 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	RedBull owner Dietrich Mateschitz wants the drivers to race for the Championship pitpass - the latest, hottest F1, GP2, GP2 Asia & GP3 news The Press Association: Mateschitz defends Red Bull ethos
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anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	^^ They are unnecessarily putting too much pressure on Webber. I am sure the RB management doesnt want Webber to win the Championship after all the sick things that has happened within this 'ex-cool' team. If Webber wins, by all probabilities the No.1 would go to another car in 2011!
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11th November 2010, 14:17	#8
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	There has been no positive sign from Redbull yet about retaining Webber for 2011 except for the contract which was signed after Monaco. Things have changed a lot after Monaco. I am surprised Mateschitz said this about team orders in public. Horner was trying to take cover on team orders saying its upto the drivers to decide based on the situation on sunday. But, Mateschitz is sure he is not going to encourage a easy championship race for Webber. I only hope that the Redbulls have a clean race on Sunday.
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11th November 2010, 15:14	#10
SilentEngine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KA19,KA04 Posts: 1,167 Thanked: 735 Times View My Garage	Most of this team order talk is based on the assumption that RedBull are going to have a 1-2. What if that doesn't happen? I think we might see one of the RedBulls falling behind early in the race, leaving no scope for any team orders.
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11th November 2010, 15:36	#11
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	There are not many races where the Redbull failed to be on the front row. However, it would be nice to have the order mixed!
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11th November 2010, 17:15	#12
Hatari Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,872 Thanked: 874 Times	Betting odds : Mark Webber is the favourite to win in Abu Dhabi at 13/8, ahead of Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel at 9/4, (if there wasn't a title at stake Sebastian Vettel would be the favourite) but weirdly Fernando Alonso remains favourite for the title at 8/11 ahead of Webber at 6/4. RBs should have the edge in terms of pure speed. Vettel can help Webber in the end. Sadly Massa has been very dissapointing this yr. No help at all (except for the points). No wonder Ferrari are 3rd in the Constructors, even with Alonso leading. Ideally Massa should get right up there and finish ahead of the Red Bulls Last edited by Hatari : 11th November 2010 at 17:27.
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MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	Well Alonso is the favourite with the bookies simply because he has won the championship twice before. Barring a car failure, he is also the safest choice, given the number of mistakes from the Redbull drivers over the course of the season.
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11th November 2010, 17:37	#14
amrisharm BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: siliguri/Darj Posts: 516 Thanked: 329 Times	Hey any follow up on the engine over heating on webbers car at the brazilian gp? The ambient temperature in brazil wasnt even that high yet he was saying he had overheating issues. I believe he is using the same engine isnt it? I hope and pray the title comes down to a fair fight and is not decided by a crash or a mechanical DNF. As a ferriari fan i do have to admit the circuit seems suited to Red Bulls cars, and it being a desert, i cant even pray for RAIN!! All in all hoping for a fantastic race, if the team we support does not win this year, i guess there is always next year Go Ferrari!
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