F1 2025: Abu Dhabi GP - Yas Marina (Dec 7)

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Proposal for Zak Brown to keep morale up between his drivers: settle for WDC P2 and WDC P3, don't get that doomed 2025 WDC title. One of them getting the 2025 WDC title would make the other feel way too bad. Go for absolute equality and good team spirit, Zak.

Undoubtedly, Verstappen is kindly willing – in a Kimi Räikkönen 2007 fashion – to help Zak Brown achieving this noble goal. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

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Brilliant shot of MAX with Zak..no pretence there.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by omgzirra_exe

the weekend couldn't come any sooner.

I'll have the dutch anthem on loudspeaker in my apartment complex

Awesome (!)

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Awesome (!)

Better than this..

[G30M]

Red Bull announce their 2026 driver line up

Max & Hadjar,
Lawson & Lindblad
Reserve and test driver YUKI

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by G30M

Red Bull announce their 2026 driver line up

Max & Hadjar,
Lawson & Lindblad
Reserve and test driver YUKI

No real surprises there then.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Better than this..

The Belgian idiot was a true shame for the whole world (!)
I really wonder from where they found him ...

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The Belgian idiot was a true shame for the whole world (!)
I really wonder from where they found him ...

I'm sure most Belgians would agree.

[Artemis]

Race weekend tires info:

"In Abu Dhabi for a first step towards the F1 of the future"
https://press.pirelli.com/in-abu-dha...of-the-future/

[G30M]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Proposal for Zak Brown to keep morale up between his drivers

it seems this is not entirely made up.

McLaren are having a team meeting to discuss team orders ....

"Andrea Stella insists McLaren does not want to "surprise" Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by enacting team orders in a scenario it has not discussed with them."

most likely what he means is if Lando is behind Oscar, then "Oscar, let Lando through"

really i have no idea what will happen this weekend!

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by G30M

Red Bull announce their 2026 driver line up

Max & Hadjar,
Lawson & Lindblad
Reserve and test driver YUKI

Lindblad drives the Abu Dhabi 'FP1 with YUKI's RB21.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by G30M

it seems this is not entirely made up.

McLaren are having a team meeting to discuss team orders ....

"Andrea Stella insists McLaren does not want to "surprise" Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by enacting team orders in a scenario it has not discussed with them."

most likely what he means is if Lando is behind Oscar, then "Oscar, let Lando through"

really i have no idea what will happen this weekend

I hope the Merc's will be a disruptive factor to give MAX a chance to fight for it.
In normal circumstances It's just MAX vs both Papaya's.
The best advantage is of course the pole position and McLaren has the fastest car to do it..

But in T1 anything can go wrong , also for the MAX-factor.
May the best driver take it all (!)

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by g30m

it seems this is not entirely made up.

Mclaren are having a team meeting to discuss team orders ....

"andrea stella insists mclaren does not want to "surprise" lando norris or oscar piastri at the abu dhabi grand prix by enacting team orders in a scenario it has not discussed with them."

most likely what he means is if lando is behind oscar, then "oscar, let lando through"

really i have no idea what will happen this weekend!

:d

[E92inNC]

Don’t really care who wins, either we get a first time champ or Max completes an incredible all time comeback that he had no business doing looking back to early summer. Although admittedly I’m rooting for Piastri over Lando, I like his demeanor and what he’s made of. I’m just thrilled we have a last round fight, and a triple header at that. I absolutely cannot wait for this weekend.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

PIA may have to concede under protest if it were such near the end of the race as much as we would hope he does not comply, but then he would face the scowls of 2500 McLaren employees should MAX benefit from that...oh the excitement building already

[dfox]

Originally Posted by G30M

it seems this is not entirely made up.

McLaren are having a team meeting to discuss team orders ....

"Andrea Stella insists McLaren does not want to "surprise" Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by enacting team orders in a scenario it has not discussed with them."

most likely what he means is if Lando is behind Oscar, then "Oscar, let Lando through"

really i have no idea what will happen this weekend!

It's a very real scenario.

If Max is in first and Piastri is in 3rd with Lando in 4th, Max would win the championship. But if the MCL cars swap, Lando wins.

On the flip, there is zero situation where Lando letting Piastri through would help anyone.

edit: nvmd, just saw the image above, didn't load for me initially.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by dfox

It's a very real scenario.

If Max is in first and Piastri is in 3rd with Lando in 4th, Max would win the championship. But if the MCL cars swap, Lando wins.

On the flip, there is zero situation where Lando letting Piastri through would help anyone.

If there's a safety car scenario again. McLaren will be beaten by Red Bull again (!)

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

I'm sure most Belgians would agree.

LEW's end is near (!)

[G30M]

Originally Posted by dfox

It's a very real scenario.

If Max is in first and Piastri is in 3rd with Lando in 4th, Max would win the championship. But if the MCL cars swap, Lando wins.

On the flip, there is zero situation where Lando letting Piastri through would help anyone.

edit: nvmd, just saw the image above, didn't load for me initially.

so Piastri needs to be first or second and will avoid Papaya skins

[Fillip]

I am so excited for the Abu Dhabi GP and the one obvious reason for the excitement is the WDC fight makes this finale unforgettable. Under the Yas Marina lights, every lap could decide whether Norris, Verstappen or Piastri takes the crown. For fans heading there, Abu Dhabi offers so much more than racing. You can explore iconic landmarks like the Grand Mosque and the Louvre, try kayaking in the mangroves, enjoy local food spots, and experience rooftop nightlife. There is a great guide with all the off-track activities, showing how this weekend is a full-on experience, not just a race.

[G30M]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Lindblad drives the Abu Dhabi 'FP1 with YUKI's RB21.

Yuki interview

"I've beaten Max in sprint quali, I'm fast, I'm better than all his previous team mates, and I don’t think a normal driver can live with it in my seat yet.”

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

LEW's end is near (!)

He'll hang on to the bitter end hoping the 50/50 hybrid POC will be different.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

I hope the Merc's will be a disruptive factor to give MAX a chance to fight for it.
In normal circumstances It's just MAX vs both Papaya's.
The best advantage is of course the pole position and McLaren has the fastest car to do it..

But in T1 anything can go wrong , also for the MAX-factor.
May the best driver take it all (!)

I kinda agree except for Papaya Rules wrecking everything. If the WDC is really close between Lando and Oscar I'll see Lando as a paper champion.

Or WDC with an * as hammy's people like to call it