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[NeuroticFish]

This is quite a boring season for Drive to Survive series that's for certain.

With Seb leaving? With the Alonso drama? With Ricci leaving? With the uncertainty over Mick?
With all the issues about the car's floor? With Ferraris having such a good start and such a bad continuation?
With Russell being overall more constant and arguably better than Lewis?
With Checo telling at some point that he is aiming for the championship?

I think that there will be enough ammo for a bit of drama and a good enough season, really.


More on-topic: I see that the Brazilian GP will bring again a sprint race. I was missing those, actually. It will be a fun week-end.

[delfastTions]

After the failure of Ferrari in the last races due to engine problems due to the height of the track, which by the way is at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level, the next track in Brazil is only 700 meters high. 
In general, I am very surprised at the decisions of Ferrari engineers to turn off the engine power and this was clearly wrong, or rather, they probably took care of the engines too much and as a result lost too much in speed.  It seems like experienced specialists in the team, but in general they were very screwed up.

[rdbase]

The second last race of the season is at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace track in Sao Paulo Brazil with a sprint for qualifying times.


practice: https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/formula-1/formula-1/practice-1/grande-premio-do-brasil-2022-practice-1-618a31ed6de40f375481444b

sprint: https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/formula-1/formula-1/grande-premio-do-brasil-2022-sprint/grande-premio-do-brasil-2022-sprint-6369192a31204b25b3ccdb09

race: https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/formula-1/formula-1/grande-premio-do-brasil-2022-race/grande-premio-do-brasil-2022-race-635f35d5d7778438a3a77524

[darxiaomi]

One of the best tracks in the season, or maybe the best.

I totally forgot we have a sprint race here. Nice to see when we dont have so much for fight in this end of the season.

I see in social media so much drivers going on vacation in nearby countries, Bottas per example was in Argentina and Vettel in Chile.

[boltz]

One of the best tracks in the season, or maybe the best.

I totally forgot we have a sprint race here. Nice to see when we dont have so much for fight in this end of the season.

I see in social media so much drivers going on vacation in nearby countries, Bottas per example was in Argentina and Vettel in Chile.

This is my second favorite track with first being Spa but there is always something unique when you race in Brasil ...the home of GOAT Senna.

Remember sprint race from last year ? where we saw Hamilton having a blast and almost winning the race ? he started that sprint race from last place if I remember correctly and managed to climb until 6 or 7th place and next day in race , he won it and it was one of the most massive comebacks from last place on the grid to win it on Sunday.

Yea , I saw some pictures with Bottas on his bike but Vettel on Chile ? This guy is really a humble person in all aspects. 

[rdbase]

One of the best tracks in the season, or maybe the best.

I totally forgot we have a sprint race here. Nice to see when we dont have so much for fight in this end of the season.

I see in social media so much drivers going on vacation in nearby countries, Bottas per example was in Argentina and Vettel in Chile.

This is my second favorite track with first being Spa but there is always something unique when you race in Brasil ...the home of GOAT Senna.

Remember sprint race from last year ? where we saw Hamilton having a blast and almost winning the race ? he started that sprint race from last place if I remember correctly and managed to climb until 6 or 7th place and next day in race , he won it and it was one of the most massive comebacks from last place on the grid to win it on Sunday.

Yea , I saw some pictures with Bottas on his bike but Vettel on Chile ? This guy is really a humble person in all aspects.  

I completely agree with you there @darxiaomi, it is a good track which is not overly complex and overtaking will play a factor.
Vettel and Bottas do need a vacation for some r'n'r for both drivers are aging and I guess the joints are requiring the time off with some fun in the sun at those locals.

@boltz I do remember and actually causing me to change my selections in the pool for both fastest time and pole with him to win it.
I initially had Verstappen as the obvious choice in all categories but not being pressured in the slighted and just to have fun out there knowing he has captured the season already.
Maybe even let Hamilton bask in some of that sunlight to glory on the podium.

[boltz]

I do hope Rdbase , I hope! I want to see Hamilton having a blast at least once this year and Brasil seems to be the right place ? Because he is well loved there and people will cheer for him if this happens. Also , Brasil loves him even more , because Senna family have Hamilton the respect he deserved and got him that Senna helmet. Then , if we go back to reality a little , we can notice that no car can stop RedBull and Max   .

Until race , let's hope rain won't stop us from watching the Sprint Race today.

[buwaytress]

Looks like I missed one hell of a weekend, some 500/1 guy winning pole, and then Russell reminding everyone that he's actually still racing haha.

I'm in 8th place now with one final race to go. Anyone want to do me a favour and not put in picks for the next weekend? MoSala and CLS63: early congratulations to the both of you. I know

@boltz all in on Hammie next then yeah?

[Pulsar77]

I think there is going to be hell of a race in Abu Dhabi.  

Because just look at the heated race for the second position in the driver standings:



Even Russell has a chance to take the second position now. Maybe it is really difficult as he needs Leclerc - Perez duo to have zero point in this race. Russell needs to win by having the fastest lap just as he did in Brazil at the same time as well. Maybe it can be another great week for Mercedes drivers but I don't think that Russell would be that lucky to make all this happen.  

I still can't believe in Leclerc much to retain the position truthfully. Because Ferrari are a big disappointment still. The recent race weekend was a proof for that. Perez has fired up a lot now. Because he is really frustrated about Verstappen's attitude now. He didn't let Perez overtake himself while the points were important for Perez. Verstappen said that he had his own reasons. I assume I know that reason.    It must be about Perez's crash in the Monaco GP. Anyway I expect Perez to be very ambitious in this race and I think he can finish the season as the 2nd.

[rdbase]

The last and final race of the 2022 season is upon us this weekend and it is landing on the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi!


qualification: https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/formula-1/formula-1/abu-dhabi-grand-prix-2022-qualification/abu-dhabi-grand-prix-2022-qualification-6373a36be785821e2345fcc4

race: https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/formula-1/formula-1/abu-dhabi-grand-prix-2022-race/abu-dhabi-grand-prix-2022-race-6371a68e5473d83f754a510c

[darxiaomi]

I think there is going to be hell of a race in Abu Dhabi. 

Because just look at the heated race for the second position in the driver standings:



Even Russell has a chance to take the second position now. Maybe it is really difficult as he needs Leclerc - Perez duo to have zero point in this race. Russell needs to win by having the fastest lap just as he did in Brazil at the same time as well. Maybe it can be another great week for Mercedes drivers but I don't think that Russell would be that lucky to make all this happen. 

I still can't believe in Leclerc much to retain the position truthfully. Because Ferrari are a big disappointment still. The recent race weekend was a proof for that. Perez has fired up a lot now. Because he is really frustrated about Verstappen's attitude now. He didn't let Perez overtake himself while the points were important for Perez. Verstappen said that he had his own reasons. I assume I know that reason.    It must be about Perez's crash in the Monaco GP. Anyway I expect Perez to be very ambitious in this race and I think he can finish the season as the 2nd.

This shows how bad was the Ferrari season.... going from high to low. A shit season, how can be, one driver with a car who cant win races until the last of the season (Russel) still have chance to win against you.
And what can i say about the constructor championship.... If Mercedes finally surparse they.. i think Binotto itself has to gone away.

In the other side, Mercedes its the real one team, with a 1 second slow car in most of the season they still fight.

[rdbase]

^^
Mercedes did surprise many at the Brazil track getting a one two podium win. I really thought Hamilton was the one who was going to win and he could of but decided to let Russell finish on how he started, ahead of the pack.
Ferrari to me are really doing poorly and I doubt they will finish in the top 10 this coming race in Abu Dhabi.

I will be putting my bets on a Red bull or Mercedes finish this weekend to round off the season.

[boltz]

Max took the pole and I must say that he is finishing this season of F1 in style and if he wins tomorrow and I assume he will , then he will have a magical season overall , that I don't think it will be topped soon.

Perez took second place and he almost had Max in Q3 

Ferrari lads are 3 and 4 with a solid qualifiers as the purpose was clearly finish above Mercedes and they did.

Mercedes has a great pace on Sector 1 % 2 but on the 3rd one they are losing a lot of speed in the corners and they simply couldn't fight with RedBull and neither with Ferrari but race should be different.

[rdbase]

Max took the pole and I must say that he is finishing this season of F1 in style and if he wins tomorrow and I assume he will , then he will have a magical season overall , that I don't think it will be topped soon.

Perez took second place and he almost had Max in Q3 

Ferrari lads are 3 and 4 with a solid qualifiers as the purpose was clearly finish above Mercedes and they did.

Mercedes has a great pace on Sector 1 % 2 but on the 3rd one they are losing a lot of speed in the corners and they simply couldn't fight with RedBull and neither with Ferrari but race should be different.

It was a great looking qualifying for Max and for Red Bull overall with Perez getting so close to his Q3 timelapse.

Vettel getting into top 10 was a nice way to end his career and starting 9th on the grid is very good way to go out on this desert track.

Can't wait to watch it tomorrow for the last race of the season and hopefully it will an incident free one for atleast once during this year.

[emrecemsan]

Perez is very ambitious now after the last incidents between him and Verstappen.    He was impressive from the beginning of qualifying to the end and finished right behind Verstappen. If he was able to push a little more maybe he would have even taken the pole position from Verstappen. But this is an enough signal for the big race tomorrow. I expect Perez to have a much more solid race than Leclerc tomorrow. Qualifying sessions are the best times for Ferrari to show their strength. But even in qualifying Leclerc couldn't get past Perez.

In the race, Ferrari are still having the same issues against Red Bull. The strategies of both teams for these drivers will play the biggest role of course. But Red Bull make mistakes much less than Ferrari so Perez is very likely to finish the season at the 2nd position in the driver standings.

[NeuroticFish]

Perez is very ambitious now after the last incidents between him and Verstappen.    He was impressive from the beginning of qualifying to the end and finished right behind Verstappen. If he was able to push a little more maybe he would have even taken the pole position from Verstappen. But this is an enough signal for the big race tomorrow. I expect Perez to have a much more solid race than Leclerc tomorrow. Qualifying sessions are the best times for Ferrari to show their strength. But even in qualifying Leclerc couldn't get past Perez.

In the race, Ferrari are still having the same issues against Red Bull. The strategies of both teams for these drivers will play the biggest role of course. But Red Bull make mistakes much less than Ferrari so Perez is very likely to finish the season at the 2nd position in the driver standings.

Even more, Verstappen gave the impression that he was convinced and will be helping Checo today (he did already help him in Q3 too, at least partly, providing Checo a very useful aerodynamic net).
So I fear the real threat may be the Mercs today; they really want to prove something and they have a pretty good chance to end before Ferrari.
Or, with some luck for Checo, the fight between Merc and Ferrari could be his chance to have no real competition. I don't know how all this will goo. Let's wait and see.
For now, however, it looks like the podium could be VER-PER-HAM (since Hamilton also wants badly to end at least before his teammate).

[emrecemsan]

For now, however, it looks like the podium could be VER-PER-HAM (since Hamilton also wants badly to end at least before his teammate).

It has become VER - LEC - PER.  

The race was mostly boring to tell the truth. Perez made me excited first after starting to close the gap with Leclerc in the last laps of the race. But Perez lost an important amount of time while trying to overtake two drivers and Leclerc secured his position. Leclerc finished as the second in the driver standings by like a three-point gap. This makes me question Verstappen's attitude against Perez in the previous race again. Because if Perez got what he needed there then he could have been in Leclerc's position now.

However I believe both drivers deserved this position by fighting hard so far. Leclerc dealt with big problems because of Ferrari most of the time. There were some times he also made simple mistakes but it is mostly Ferrari's fault. Maybe if FIA didn't make changes that would affect Ferrari badly in performance then things could have been a little more comfortable for them though. But I believe Ferrari still need to make changes in their crew to decrease the mistakes to minimum.

[NeuroticFish]

It has become VER - LEC - PER.  

Yep, I keep telling here and there that my crystal ball is broken, but some keep believing my predictions

The race was mostly boring to tell the truth.

I had the TV recording the race and I got to watch it only after more than half of it has passed, so I've started watching the recording and go past the boring parts. I agree, they were far too many.

However I believe both drivers deserved this position by fighting hard so far. Leclerc dealt with big problems because of Ferrari most of the time. There were some times he also made simple mistakes but it is mostly Ferrari's fault. Maybe if FIA didn't make changes that would affect Ferrari badly in performance then things could have been a little more comfortable for them though. But I believe Ferrari still need to make changes in their crew to decrease the mistakes to minimum.

So true!


I think that this thread also need something to be added today:
Congratulations Seb for a wonderful career, you will be missed! #DankeSeb

[dothebeats]

For now, however, it looks like the podium could be VER-PER-HAM (since Hamilton also wants badly to end at least before his teammate).

It has become VER - LEC - PER. 

The race was mostly boring to tell the truth. Perez made me excited first after starting to close the gap with Leclerc in the last laps of the race. But Perez lost an important amount of time while trying to overtake two drivers and Leclerc secured his position. Leclerc finished as the second in the driver standings by like a three-point gap. This makes me question Verstappen's attitude against Perez in the previous race again. Because if Perez got what he needed there then he could have been in Leclerc's position now.

Hasn't Verstappen expressed his interest in replacing his teammate? I think I've read that somewhere a few days back after Verstappen's decision to not give Perez that spot. Dude is an extremely talented driver I'll give him that, but his attitude towards his teammate is really meh. Hopefully Max makes it up with Perez after that incident, but with the way things are going it seems like the rift between the two is still wide. That's drama and I think it will somehow give a little more excitement to this season, to see whether Max makes a swift character development or just leave things the way they are.

However I believe both drivers deserved this position by fighting hard so far. Leclerc dealt with big problems because of Ferrari most of the time. There were some times he also made simple mistakes but it is mostly Ferrari's fault. Maybe if FIA didn't make changes that would affect Ferrari badly in performance then things could have been a little more comfortable for them though. But I believe Ferrari still need to make changes in their crew to decrease the mistakes to minimum.

I'm mostly sad with Leclerc because you can see that guy is really trying to push the limits to secure the second position. It's just that his team isn't really helping him at all with on-the-fly decisions and comms that are really confusing for the man. It's not only the car's performance but also how they coordinate and execute their plans of attack. Dude's so dominant as a driver but his team is holding him back.

[Pulsar77]

Verstappen seemed friendly to Perez in this race actually. I heard one time that he radioed about Perez to the team. He said that Perez could really make it by overtaking Leclerc. But I still think that they don't have a healthy relationship from now on. Verstappen cost Perez the second spot in the driver standings. I think Perez will come back more different next season. He will be more aggressive and ambitious for winning races. Verstappen is still a more talented driver of course. But we can watch Perez fighting as hard as he can against Verstappen as well.

I agree that Leclerc is pushing like hell. He just needs his team to be better than this. He needs a stronger car than this too. They really had it at the beginning of the season but couldn't keep that strength later. They are just wasting great drivers like Leclerc and Sainz as long as they don't close the gap between them and Red Bull. Even Mercedes have started to get ahead of them in the meantime.