Abu Dhabi GP: Who starred as the final battles of the season were fought?
Nov 26, 2023
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The hosts discuss Max Verstappen's victory in the Abu Dhabi GP, battles between Mercedes and Ferrari, and Williams' struggle. They analyze Red Bull's performance, tire management, and Max Verstappen's race. They also cover strategies, an unexpected winner, tire behavior dictating race pace, and the financial implications of a racing team in the constructors' championship. The chapter concludes by analyzing the dominant season of Red Bull and Max Verstappen in Formula 1.
Red Bull overcame practice troubles to secure an easy win at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Mercedes secured second place in the Constructors' Championship by outperforming Ferrari.
Perez's penalty for his clash with Norris sparked controversy and raised questions about its impact on the championship standings.
Deep dives
Red Bull's Practice Troubles and Easy Win
Red Bull faced practice troubles but turned it into an easy win at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Mercedes Takes Second in the Constructors' Championship
Mercedes secures second place in the Constructors' Championship by beating Ferrari.
Perez's Clash with Norris and Penalty Controversy
Perez receives a penalty for his clash with Norris, sparking controversy over the penalty decision and its impact on the championship standings.
Fernando Alonso's Mischievous Tactics
In an interesting move during a race, Fernando Alonso employed a cheeky tactic to maintain his position ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Despite not being the ideal strategy, Alonso seemed proud and mischievous about his approach. He highlighted that he had used a similar strategy in a previous race in Canada, emphasizing his experience in such situations. Overall, it was a light-hearted banter at the end of the season.
Lance Stroll's Strong Finish
Lance Stroll ended the season on a positive note, securing three consecutive points-finishes. While his mid-season struggles with car adaptability resulted in a difficult phase, he rebounded in the latter part of the season. Stroll showcased resilience and determination, particularly in the Brazil race where his performance resembled his earlier season form. Although his qualifying pace dipped slightly in the following races, his race pace remained competitive. Stroll's solid finish in the season sets a positive tone for future performances.
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to look back on the final race of the 2023 season in Abu Dhabi. They discuss how Max Verstappen made victory his once more, how Mercedes, McLaren and Williams won their respective battles, and which drivers impressed the most.