F1 2023: Abu Dhabi GP - Yas Marina (Nov 26)

3798j · 11-29-2023, 05:52 PM

2024 Superlicense fees...For 2024, each driver has to pay a base fee costing around $12,170, and for every championship point they score in 2023, an additional $2,457.

Car-Addicted · 11-29-2023, 06:36 PM

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I re-watched the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP this morning.....
One of these drivers got a penalty, and it's not the one who deserved it, imo.

Not a popular conclusion around here but I concur.

Car-Addicted · 11-29-2023, 06:49 PM

For the Checo Perez haters out there some red meat to keep you going.

Perez feels mid-year testing would have changed his season
“It would have been a lot different, yes,” Perez said. “Obviously, these days you don’t have any testing and then in the testing you are so restricted with the things you can play around and with the time and the tires.

“But I think overall I’m grateful for the difficult season I had because it taught me a lot about the car, about the philosophy of Red Bull, understanding a lot more the concept of the car and I really hope that this will pay off next year.”

While wishing such a chance had come earlier in the year, Perez – who completed 117 laps and was fourth-fastest – said the extra track time in RB19 has provided plenty of clear indicators of areas he can improve over the off-season.

“It’s been dominant for Red Bull, yes, but it was quite tough for me. I’m sure we’re going to have a great car again next year, hopefully a little bit nicer balance on my side and hopefully we can keep this domination going as a team.”

https://racer.com/2023/11/29/perez-f...ed-his-season/

Let the beatings begin!

Car-Addicted · 11-29-2023, 07:04 PM

How well did Verstappen's 2023 F1 season stack up against some past greats?
That Verstappen on his own matched the McLaren’s tally from that year of 1003 laps led in a season – the earlier effort being shared between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost – shows just how dominant the Dutchman has been, but also highlights the performance advantage that the McLaren had back then, when it led 1003 out of 1031 laps. That’s an astonishing 97.3%.
This year, Red Bull led 1149 out of a total of 1325 – or 86.7%. And Verstappen raced every single one of the total, leading 75.7% of them single-handedly.
Verstappen scored 575, or a stunning 92.7% of the total possible.
Michael Schumacher in 2002, when he scored 144 out of a maximum of 170 – 84.7% of the absolute maximum.
Sebastian Vettel came close to beating Schumacher under the current points system he fell just short at 83.6% in 2013.
https://racer.com/2023/11/29/how-wel...e-past-greats/

Davil · 11-29-2023, 10:10 PM

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The thing is we'll all be two years older by then, even waiting for this coming March is a problem for some of the dedicated traditional F1 fans

True!

G30M · 11-30-2023, 04:51 AM

Geri Horner gives Toto a consolation cuddle after the season's done, 2023 is been and gone, onward to 2024

M5Rick · 11-30-2023, 06:12 AM

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Geri Horner gives Toto a consolation cuddle after the season's done, 2023 is been and gone, onward to 2024

All in good spirits there!

3798j · 11-30-2023, 07:03 AM

.https://www.si.com/fannation/racing/...ilton-steps-up

M5Rick · 11-30-2023, 10:07 AM

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.https://www.si.com/fannation/racing/...ilton-steps-up

Shall we guess what their consumed dishes were

I'll start with Lance, it was Poutine.

dfox · 11-30-2023, 10:47 AM

Poutine in Abu Dhabi? Nah, they can't even get it right here, just 2 hours south of the Canadian border, let alone the other side of the world.

dfox · 11-30-2023, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 3798j

2024 Superlicense fees...For 2024, each driver has to pay a base fee costing around $12,170, and for every championship point they score in 2023, an additional $2,457.

Just pass it off to their sponsors in exchange for some stickers...

///M Power-Belgium · 11-30-2023, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

Shall we guess what their consumed dishes were

I'll start with Lance, it was Poutine.

M5Rick · 11-30-2023, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

LEW's worst nightmare

M5Rick · 11-30-2023, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dfox

Poutine in Abu Dhabi? Nah, they can't even get it right here, just 2 hours south of the Canadian border, let alone the other side of the world.

Must say when I found out what it consists of I would probably pass on it.

///M Power-Belgium · 11-30-2023, 11:36 AM

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LEW's worst nightmare

Yeah. LEW's gun factor is lost in time !

///M Power-Belgium · 11-30-2023, 11:48 AM

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^ Brazilian, Belgian, Dutch and Monaconian, any more offers?

Love is in the air my friend !

M5Rick · 11-30-2023, 11:49 AM

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Yeah. LEW's gun factor is lost in time !

You could say LEW's gun quip has backfired big time and Toto is in his sights now

///M Power-Belgium · 11-30-2023, 11:56 AM

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You could say LEW's gun quip has backfired big time and Toto is in his sights now

Yeah . I heard Toto walks like a wounded Wolf

Killed by Death · 11-30-2023, 12:45 PM

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For the Checo Perez haters out there some red meat to keep you going.

Perez feels mid-year testing would have changed his season
“It would have been a lot different, yes,” Perez said. “Obviously, these days you don’t have any testing and then in the testing you are so restricted with the things you can play around and with the time and the tires.

“But I think overall I’m grateful for the difficult season I had because it taught me a lot about the car, about the philosophy of Red Bull, understanding a lot more the concept of the car and I really hope that this will pay off next year.”

While wishing such a chance had come earlier in the year, Perez – who completed 117 laps and was fourth-fastest – said the extra track time in RB19 has provided plenty of clear indicators of areas he can improve over the off-season.

“It’s been dominant for Red Bull, yes, but it was quite tough for me. I’m sure we’re going to have a great car again next year, hopefully a little bit nicer balance on my side and hopefully we can keep this domination going as a team.”

https://racer.com/2023/11/29/perez-f...ed-his-season/

Let the beatings begin!

Excuses,,,King Beaner got the same amount of testing as everyone else...He sucks, deal with it.

Car-Addicted · 11-30-2023, 12:53 PM

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LEW's worst nightmare

No it think Mike Elliott being rehired is LEW's worst nightmare.

dfox · 11-30-2023, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Killed by Death

Excuses,,,King Beaner got the same amount of testing as everyone else...He sucks, deal with it.

still finished 2nd in the drivers, second in most laps led, second in number of podiums, 3rd in pole positions, 3rd in fastest laps... so, "sucks" is relative.

M5Rick · 11-30-2023, 01:25 PM

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No it think Mike Elliott being rehired is LEW's worst nightmare.

Elliot the zero-pod instigator that missed one vital detail and of course on the unlucky 13, goes hand in hand.

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Car-Addicted Colonel 8234 Rep 2,377 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M4 CS Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Central PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M4 CS [9.91]	For the Checo Perez haters out there some red meat to keep you going. Perez feels mid-year testing would have changed his season “It would have been a lot different, yes,” Perez said. “Obviously, these days you don’t have any testing and then in the testing you are so restricted with the things you can play around and with the time and the tires. “But I think overall I’m grateful for the difficult season I had because it taught me a lot about the car, about the philosophy of Red Bull, understanding a lot more the concept of the car and I really hope that this will pay off next year.” While wishing such a chance had come earlier in the year, Perez – who completed 117 laps and was fourth-fastest – said the extra track time in RB19 has provided plenty of clear indicators of areas he can improve over the off-season. “It’s been dominant for Red Bull, yes, but it was quite tough for me. I’m sure we’re going to have a great car again next year, hopefully a little bit nicer balance on my side and hopefully we can keep this domination going as a team.” https://racer.com/2023/11/29/perez-f...ed-his-season/ Let the beatings begin!
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Car-Addicted Colonel 8234 Rep 2,377 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M4 CS Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Central PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M4 CS [9.91]	How well did Verstappen's 2023 F1 season stack up against some past greats? That Verstappen on his own matched the McLaren’s tally from that year of 1003 laps led in a season – the earlier effort being shared between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost – shows just how dominant the Dutchman has been, but also highlights the performance advantage that the McLaren had back then, when it led 1003 out of 1031 laps. That’s an astonishing 97.3%. This year, Red Bull led 1149 out of a total of 1325 – or 86.7%. And Verstappen raced every single one of the total, leading 75.7% of them single-handedly. Verstappen scored 575, or a stunning 92.7% of the total possible. Michael Schumacher in 2002, when he scored 144 out of a maximum of 170 – 84.7% of the absolute maximum. Sebastian Vettel came close to beating Schumacher under the current points system he fell just short at 83.6% in 2013. https://racer.com/2023/11/29/how-wel...e-past-greats/
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dfox Lieutenant 1275 Rep 588 Posts Drives: E88 135i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: North of Seattle iTrader: (0)	Poutine in Abu Dhabi? Nah, they can't even get it right here, just 2 hours south of the Canadian border, let alone the other side of the world.
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