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[SophieB]

It’s here! Shorter than usual because we’re running out of time. Enjoy this track as best you can, because it’s the last one for a while. Constructors still technically up for grabs, but realistically going to McLaren, an astounding achievement considering the doldrums they’ve been in until recently.
 
They line up like this.
 



Tyres

[PayasYouRace]

Looking forward to seeing what progress Leclerc can make from the back.

[SophieB]

Via Autosport (and everyone) - Lewis showing the transition from Mercedes to Ferrari via the medium of clothes.

 

[SophieB]

By the way, I continue to love how free Nico Rosberg is in lobbing truth bombs (as he sees them anyway) in Sky commentary, whether it’s saying how Mercedes farewell tribute slogan to Lewis sucks (because it’s making it all about them not Lewis) or saying Hulk damaged his career by lacking social intelligence and pissed off team bosses, he just doesn’t care.

[TomNokoe]

I was really trying to gee myself up for this weekend, but all the points of interest have been extinguished. Even the F2 finale was a waste of time!

I still hope Lewis can pull some magic from P16. With a good lap 1 and some quick moves maybe he can find himself in the top 10 by lap 5, and then with some luck a sniff of the podium. He was looking so good in practice, I hope it carries into the race.

[JimmyClark]

If the race is as interesting as Danica's dress then I'll be happy.

[Heyli]

I think we Need a podium with max and george today.

[MurMur80]

Wow Hamilton has red clothes. Stop the presses. What is this F1TV?

[MortenF1]

Pit lane speed limit reduced? If I heard that right, this will push the race even more towards the one-stop.

[JimmyClark]

Martin: Valtteri, did I hear you went to say hi to Lewis in the mercedes garage?

Valtteri: No, I was using their toilet.

[MurMur80]

These grandstand segments on F1TV are really weird. I don`t like that guy. 

[SophieB]

Kmag is under investigation before the race starts, by the way. I think he was doing a practice start and you aren’t allowed. 

[DaddyCool]

I kinda dislike that I need to watch this (at least in the background) due to the WCC fights, horrible, horrible track and spectacle.

[Muppetmad]

I imagine there will be some sloppiness today. The season has been too long, and there are several drivers who will be quite happy to get this over with.

[Thursday]

Kmag is under investigation before the race starts, by the way. I think he was doing a practice start and you aren’t allowed. 

Grid drop for his next race would be the best penalty

[sportyskells]

Erm is that a joke there as he's off to sports cars

[SophieB]

I kinda dislike that I need to watch this (at least in the background) due to the WCC fights, horrible, horrible track and spectacle.

By watching, we are all helping to boost viewership and deter the Abu Dhabi powers-that-be lobbying to have this thing be worth 50 points again because they figured everyone else also hates this track and they wanted to make it harder for us all not to bother.

 

[SophieB]

Grid drop for his next race would be the best penalty

Like Jenson! They should for real do this.

[TauriJ]

Pit lane speed limit reduced? If I heard that right, this will push the race even more towards the one-stop.

it was one stop anyway

[Winterapfel]

🙄 Russell almost crashing into Buxton while riding his electric scooter through the grid.

[AlcidioG]

Russell almost crashing into Buxton while riding his electric scooter through the grid.

 

Do you mean Buxton impeded him?

[garoidb]

Do you mean Buxton impeded him?

 

Disturbed his air flow 

[DJH63]

Reminder to all that for the first time ever, we have to sit through a special presentation to Hamilton because he’s retiri……oh wait he’s not.

[TauriJ]

My goodness, I was 9 years old when McLaren won their last WCC 

[Winterapfel]

Do you mean Buxton impeded him?

🤣🤣 You go me there

[FLB]

My goodness, I was 9 years old when McLaren won their last WCC 

A lifetime ago 

[SophieB]

🙄 Russell almost crashing into Buxton while riding his electric scooter through the grid.

​Maybe he’s just seen that footage of Buxton comparing him to Tom Ripley.

[keshav]

My goodness, I was 9 years old when McLaren won their last WCC

Don't jinx it! I am excited!!

[noikeee]

My goodness, I was 9 years old when McLaren won their last WCC

Haha, what are you doing an old internet forum you young one.... Wait... *Looks it up on Wikipedia*.... I was 12 :/

[Jellyfishcake]

Funny thinking last time McLaren officially won the WCC neither of their current drivers were born yet

[pacificquay]

The most important race in the history of the World Championship and I feel absolutely sick with nervous tension.

 

F1 is the only category where you are literally shaking with nerves before the start of each Grand Prix, but this is another level.

[TauriJ]

So Leclerc took only a new battery or something else?

[Ali_G]

The most important race in the history of the World Championship and I feel absolutely sick with nervous tension.

F1 is the only category where you are literally shaking with nerves before the start of each Grand Prix, but this is another level.

It’s just a car race. Let’s hope it’s a good one.

[TomNokoe]

Hamilton on Hards FFS wrong decision

[OvDrone]

'a track that has hosted more F1 season finales than any other'

An absolute tragedy. 

[Disgrace]

McLaren could win their first WCC since 1998, and surely today the race is best handled by letting the driver who gets to the first corner first win the race. 

[Davebo]

The sunset has a McLaren orange shade to it

[noikeee]

It’s just a car race. Let’s hope it’s a good one.

Doesn't even feel that important to me, more like a dead rubber league match on the final day when the champion promotion and relegation are already decided

Yeah I know WCC, personally I'm not super invested in that, plus it looks like all is lined up for McLaren anyway

[pacificquay]

It’s just a car race. Let’s hope it’s a good one.

It’ll be a good one if McLaren disappear into the distance with a comfortable 1-2

[Winterapfel]

Coulthard writing the Lollipopman script?

"only in the racing gods can take it away from McLaren"
Cue the racing gods (and Logan) 🤣🤣

[Ruusperi]

[ArchieTech]

Emotional message of thanks to the team from Colapinto.

[Muppetmad]

So... no setup changes for Leclerc, no new engine, and the same tyres as everyone else. I don't know what Ferrari are expecting here.

[MasterOfCoin]

Hamilton on Hards FFS wrong decision

One safety car and this strategy is toast....

[pacificquay]

Doesn't even feel that important to me, more like a dead rubber league match on the final day when the champion promotion and relegation are already decided

Yeah I know WCC, personally I'm not super invested in that, plus it looks like all is lined up for McLaren anyway

I see Ferrari as the overwhelming favourites until mathematically certain for McLaren

[Coral]

Franco...awww

[Coral]

How did I know Lewis would start on hards? No doubt he will be left out far too long as well

[MortenF1]

Surprised by Hamilton being on the hards 🤔

[Deeq]

2 questions
Why is Leclerc 19..,penalty?
Is colapinto fired?

[FLB]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!