F1 2021: Abu Dhabi GP - Yas Marina (Dec 12)

TheBingoBalls · 12-12-2021, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by M2CS

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Originally Posted by StatenEye

I'm sure his psycho fans here won't care lol.

I'm sure they wont care, but deep down they will always know what happened. They'll know HAM/Merc was fastest and had the race. RB didn't necessarily even get lucky, they were simply given a handout. It's ridiculous, that's never even happened under a safety car before. Masi simply didn't want to end the race under a safety car so he decided to just give RB the win.

Considering everything in the last 3 or 4 races, Mercedes walked RB and it was a no competition today but yeah, speechless.

OG Shark · 12-12-2021, 08:43 AM

Latifi - driver of the day!

Crimson92 · 12-12-2021, 08:43 AM

Great class from Lewis congratulating max.

OG Shark · 12-12-2021, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by OG Shark

Latifi - driver of the day!

With Checo a close second!

M5Rick · 12-12-2021, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

I'm on the FLOOR !!!

Hope you have some champers there my friend...I have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

M5Rick · 12-12-2021, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by StatenEye

Must be tough living with all that hate. Not sure if you're a Max stalker or a LH stalker, either way... Sorry man. lol

Never mind grandma, you always wanted Max to lose so your hate for him stands out.

E90SLAM · 12-12-2021, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

100% theft.

Just absolutely bonkers.

I don't think all the lap cars went through.

Yup they're contesting it.

The problem was that I don't think they can penalize RBR for a FIA cock up.

I personally prefer max to win this season, but how the final lap sets up felt fabricated. It's a mixed feeling.

All in all, both drivers deserves IMO. Just that FIA/FOM really fu*cked up in the last two races.

M5Rick · 12-12-2021, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GuidoK

Wow, just wow.

Waiting a whole year and it all comes down to the last lap of the last race.
How crazy is that!

F1 was never this intense!

congratiolations Max and the Red Bull team.
All the daring strategic decisions this race have payed off. Going in for new tyres when you could! Full attack mode!

Guido...can you check on ///M-Power please.

E90SLAM · 12-12-2021, 08:50 AM

IMO, driver of the day: CHECO!!!
That was epic defending, like Turkey earlier this year.

BTW, did Toto's headset survive?

GuidoK · 12-12-2021, 08:50 AM

So I'm quoting one of the most interesting posts of this topic:

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Originally Posted by Autobacs

I expected you to cover both sides as you self identify as an impartial observer. What will the Ham fans say if Max wins?

Obviously nobody said the FIA rigged it

But what a year it has been. No one can say this was a boring championship like the so many ones before.
I'm sure (I hope

) next year will be just as exciting and there will be another epic year long battle between VER and HAM, and hopefully more drivers can mingle in this fight.
Because this year it was a bit embarrasing how far both Max and Lewis were in front of the rest.

Hulk Smash · 12-12-2021, 08:50 AM

Michael Masi = Driver of the Day

3798j · 12-12-2021, 08:51 AM

The WDC record book should have an asterisk behind the 2021 winner.

Crimson92 · 12-12-2021, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

100% theft.

Just absolutely bonkers.

I don't think all the lap cars went through.

Yup they're contesting it.

The problem was that I don't think they can penalize RBR for a FIA cock up.

I personally prefer max to win this season, but how the final lap sets up felt fabricated. It's a mixed feeling.

All in all, both drivers deserves IMO. Just that FIA/FOM really fu*cked up in the last two races.

Oh hai old friend. And yeah I agree they can't punish rbr for that.

Mr Pete · 12-12-2021, 08:52 AM

I knew this kid would do it. He's not my favorite modern F1 driver but I knew he would be world champion one day. Wow what a epic F1 season!!!!!

Poor Lando…..come back strong next year mate!

GuidoK · 12-12-2021, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

Guido...can you check on ///M-Power please.

He fainted from happyness. I live about 300km away from him but I believe I just heard him scream 'Max yeah Max!!!!'

iamwingman · 12-12-2021, 08:53 AM

Haha. The footage of Toto throwing a tantrum is epic.

E90SLAM · 12-12-2021, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

100% theft.

Just absolutely bonkers.

I don't think all the lap cars went through.

Yup they're contesting it.

The problem was that I don't think they can penalize RBR for a FIA cock up.

I personally prefer max to win this season, but how the final lap sets up felt fabricated. It's a mixed feeling.

All in all, both drivers deserves IMO. Just that FIA/FOM really fu*cked up in the last two races.

Oh hai old friend. And yeah I agree they can't punish rbr for that.

Awesome season!
Just a bit weird feeling given how the way it ended.

Let me repeat, FIA really cocked up in the last two races.

M5Rick · 12-12-2021, 08:54 AM

Oh yeah oh oh yeah

Killed by Death · 12-12-2021, 08:54 AM

YES!!!!

vj123 · 12-12-2021, 08:54 AM

Lot of controversies and this race will be remembered for a very long time. One of the best sport finale or entertainments, i have ever seen.

With the accidents in the past, Max finally had some luck. I am not a fan for either of them but i am glad Max won.

Bubbles · 12-12-2021, 08:55 AM

Needed a red flag, to restart the race not the protracted yellow flag.

Max finally got some good luck mixed with his great racing.

Great RBR strategy, great drive by Checo, Max never gave up.

Masi: “Toto, we are motor racing”

tdott · 12-12-2021, 08:55 AM

Congrats Max!

Both drivers deserve to win. It took a miracle and some unlapping shenanigans, but either way it was a fun season.

See you next year boys.

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E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander 1969 Rep 61,781 Posts Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . iTrader: (6) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i [0.00]	IMO, driver of the day: CHECO!!! That was epic defending, like Turkey earlier this year. BTW, did Toto's headset survive? __________________
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Mr Pete Major 1617 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: 997 GT3 4.1, Golf R (daily) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: AZ iTrader: (1)	I knew this kid would do it. He's not my favorite modern F1 driver but I knew he would be world champion one day. Wow what a epic F1 season!!!!! Poor Lando…..come back strong next year mate!
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vj123 Brigadier General 3793 Rep 3,626 Posts Drives: 2022 M3c - sold Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: The Detroit iTrader: (0)	Lot of controversies and this race will be remembered for a very long time. One of the best sport finale or entertainments, i have ever seen. With the accidents in the past, Max finally had some luck. I am not a fan for either of them but i am glad Max won.
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Bubbles Brigadier General 2753 Rep 4,445 Posts Drives: Green Bastard Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bishop Bend iTrader: (3)	FIA in desperate need of a revamp Needed a red flag, to restart the race not the protracted yellow flag. Max finally got some good luck mixed with his great racing. Great RBR strategy, great drive by Checo, Max never gave up. Masi: “Toto, we are motor racing” __________________
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tdott Brigadier General 3956 Rep 3,994 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South FL / 6ix iTrader: (4)	Congrats Max! Both drivers deserve to win. It took a miracle and some unlapping shenanigans, but either way it was a fun season. See you next year boys.
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