2013 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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After Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull wrapped up both championships last weekend in India. The fight is still on for the runner up places in the constructors and drivers championships. Both Mercedes and Ferrari will want a strong showing this weekend and Lotus will hope that a repeat of last weekend doesn't happen (bar Grosjean's podium) We're now into the final trilogy of races of the 2013 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, kicking off with the


2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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Race Day: 3 November 2013
First Held: 1 November 2009
# of Laps: 55
Track length: 5.554 km (3.451 mi)
Race Length: 305.47 km (189.805 mi)
Lap Record: 1:40.279 (Sebastian Vettel, 2009)

2012 Podium
1st: Kimi Raikkonen (Lotus-Renault)
2nd: Fernando Alonso (Scuderia Ferrari)
3rd: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault)

 
Hamilton normally shows very good pace around this track, I think he could challenge for pole but the race pace of the Red Bull is getting stronger and stronger.
 
I'm just happy this race isn't on at 4AM.

Although it always feels weird when it's getting dark during the race, yet the sun is rising here.
 
I hope Kimi can pull a repeat of last years race, and hopefully bring Grosjean up there with him. I'd like it if Kimi made it to at least 3rd place in the championship by the end of the season.
 
Quite frankly now that both titles have been wrapped, I'm just going to be watching the GP's hoping for exciting races; never mind who finishes second or third in the drivers or constructors.
 
I reckon Mercedes will have another strong showing this weekend. As Peasantslayer said, Lewis has good pace around here so I think he'll be in a pole position showdown with Vettel and might possibly win the race if their car performs as good as last weekend. It'd be nice to see Kimi or Romain grab another podium too.
 
Kimi doesn't care about what happens for the rest of the season now he's signed for Ferrari. He might as well get a fridge installed in the Lotus' cockpit, and create an ice cream sized hole in the front of his helmet, for the rest of the season...
 
Kimi should just spin donuts from the start until his tires blow up.
 
How long he does that will of course depend on his tire choice in Q3. He may just say "🤬 it"and go for options.
 
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I think Vettel is still probably too motivated to simply let this one slip away, but will Kimi once again know what he is doing or will he suddenly "forget" the layout of the track? Will Massa hold up Alonso?

I don't have much hope for Webber at this point. Like I said before, I swear he is getting a jump start in his training for his Porshe LMP duties and is on Red Bull's Le Mans program, where they test the driver's ability to deal with car problems.
 
What happened to the Marussia there? I wasn't paying attention since I have two windows open and no sound on the F1, and I just saw what looked like part of a wheelhub on the track and mechanics fiddling with the hub in the garage.
 
Hungarian press claiming that David Valsecchi will take Kimi's place for final two races.
 
Furinkazen
Hungarian press claiming that David Valsecchi will take Kimi's place for final two races.
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Probably, as Kimi has said he will not drive last two races unless the financial situation is solved and possible other issues in the team.
 
It really is sad to see that one of the most competitive teams in F1 can still be struggling for cash this badly. Just shows how hard it is for independent teams no matter how successful you are.
 
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It really is sad to see that one of the most competitive teams in F1 can still be struggling for cash this badly. Just shows how hard it is for independent teams no matter how successful you are.
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Agreed. Seems like whatever rules are in place do nothing to help with trying to limit costs for teams.

I don't know what exactly to think about Kimi but it sounds a bit far fetched that Kimi would pull out at this time. I just don't think he is like that. I understand the reasoning but I think it's more likely he'd keep racing.

One thing to consider though is that Kimi might be thinking that he's better off not securing 2nd in the WCC with Lotus to ensure Ferrari wins those precious funds so that they definitely will have an edge over Lotus. I think Kimi is a bit of a calculating dude and so while that sounds a bit out there I think it's still a plausible strategy Kimi might play.

The other side of things though has me thinking that Kimi will what to finish well this season like any sane driver would, but also so that he shows Ferrari that he is competitive and deserves better support than the likes of Massa. He's going to ignore any team orders as much as he can so he can take the time to shine.
 

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