animated abu dhabi
question 1
With so many incidents in today's GP which one do you think was the biggest mistake by a driver?
@alonsomanso : Vettel's zig-zag, he could lost the race there and maybe the Drivers Championship lead.
@jo_johnson63 : There were so many incidents but not all of them due to blame. The most shocking was between Karthikeyan and Rosberg. I Know that the car had a fault and he lost acceleration but I have to wonder if he could have gone off the racing line in time to avoid that terrifying collision. The most stupid error, I thought, was when Perez went wide after trying to overtake two cars who were also involved in an overtake between themselves. He then spun and tried to get back on track without looking and so the result was a collision and the end of Webber's race.
@hedgeryhoops : I thought Webber was quite reckless over the course of the Grand Prix, which surprised me as I have always thought of him as a 'firm but fair' type of driver. But Perez disappointed me most, first driving Di Resta off the track, then rejoining it himself very carelessly, causing a multi car incident, which in my opinion he rightly got punished for.
@alonsomanso : Vettel's zig-zag, he could lost the race there and maybe the Drivers Championship lead.
@jo_johnson63 : There were so many incidents but not all of them due to blame. The most shocking was between Karthikeyan and Rosberg. I Know that the car had a fault and he lost acceleration but I have to wonder if he could have gone off the racing line in time to avoid that terrifying collision. The most stupid error, I thought, was when Perez went wide after trying to overtake two cars who were also involved in an overtake between themselves. He then spun and tried to get back on track without looking and so the result was a collision and the end of Webber's race.
@hedgeryhoops : I thought Webber was quite reckless over the course of the Grand Prix, which surprised me as I have always thought of him as a 'firm but fair' type of driver. But Perez disappointed me most, first driving Di Resta off the track, then rejoining it himself very carelessly, causing a multi car incident, which in my opinion he rightly got punished for.
question 2
Who's performance most impressed you across the weekend and why?
@DarshanChokhani : Hamilton was super all weekend but then that problem pushed him down bringing Vettel to the reckoning. He sat out of FP3 mostly and then faced that penalty. Started from behind twice and still reached podium. Yes he was helped but it wasn't easy at all. Should mention about Pastor here as well who had a decent outing this weekend.
@MarussiaF1Will : I'd have to say the two Marussia drivers. Charles did very well to be only 0.133 behind Heikki without KERS in qualifying and showing good pace before he had to retire, whereas Timo did very well to finish P14 in the race and managed to hold off Sergio Perez at the end.
@DarshanChokhani : Hamilton was super all weekend but then that problem pushed him down bringing Vettel to the reckoning. He sat out of FP3 mostly and then faced that penalty. Started from behind twice and still reached podium. Yes he was helped but it wasn't easy at all. Should mention about Pastor here as well who had a decent outing this weekend.
@MarussiaF1Will : I'd have to say the two Marussia drivers. Charles did very well to be only 0.133 behind Heikki without KERS in qualifying and showing good pace before he had to retire, whereas Timo did very well to finish P14 in the race and managed to hold off Sergio Perez at the end.
question 3
3 drivers* who did not finish today's race are also yet to sign contracts for next year. Which one do you think is most at risk of not featuring in the 2013 season?
*Grosjean, Karthikeyan & Pic*
@CrazyRaffe : Pic's seat is most at risk, but I think he's reasonably sure to find a seat in test/reserve. Grosjean is at risk, but is very fast... Just needs more race exposure. Karthikeyan... Well, useless and undeserving - but safe in my eyes. ... Who else would voluntarily drive an HRT?
@multicooldude34 : Karthikeyan & Pic are both under pressure, Grosjean less so. Karthikeyan may well be dropped by HRT for his poor performances, but I could see him becoming a reserve drive at Force India (because of the Indian connection). Also Charles Pic has had good performances this season, but with Glock confirmed for next year, Pic may be the man to make way for the next F1 youngster, Max Chilton.
*Grosjean, Karthikeyan & Pic*
@CrazyRaffe : Pic's seat is most at risk, but I think he's reasonably sure to find a seat in test/reserve. Grosjean is at risk, but is very fast... Just needs more race exposure. Karthikeyan... Well, useless and undeserving - but safe in my eyes. ... Who else would voluntarily drive an HRT?
@multicooldude34 : Karthikeyan & Pic are both under pressure, Grosjean less so. Karthikeyan may well be dropped by HRT for his poor performances, but I could see him becoming a reserve drive at Force India (because of the Indian connection). Also Charles Pic has had good performances this season, but with Glock confirmed for next year, Pic may be the man to make way for the next F1 youngster, Max Chilton.
bonus question
Kimi made his comeback win a special one with some typical 'Kimi' quotes, which one was your favourite?
@cbeSudha : The best Kimi quote among many classics was at the end when he was told by his engineer to keep the tyre temperatures up behind the safety car. Kimi's response : "Yes, yes, yes, yes. I'm doing all the tyres. You don't have to remind me every second."
@NigelBeechey : "Happy for the team" and no smiles... cheerful f***** isnt he! I guess thats why we love him.
@cbeSudha : The best Kimi quote among many classics was at the end when he was told by his engineer to keep the tyre temperatures up behind the safety car. Kimi's response : "Yes, yes, yes, yes. I'm doing all the tyres. You don't have to remind me every second."
@NigelBeechey : "Happy for the team" and no smiles... cheerful f***** isnt he! I guess thats why we love him.