ROUND 23: Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪

FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2023

Circuit stats

  • First Grand Prix: 2009
  • Number of laps: 58
  • Circuit Length: 5.281 km
  • Race Distance: 306.183 km
  • Lap record: 1:26.103 Max Verstappen (2021)
  • 2022 winner: Max Verstappen

Track Map

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        • DV8@lemmy.world
          4·
          11 months ago

          Looks like it’ll be super exciting. With Norris and Piastri putting themselves in P2 and P3 for now so they could overtake Aston Martin after all.

            • qdJzXuisAndVQb2@lemm.ee
              3·
              11 months ago

              He gave it everything, took the risks and paid the price. So hard to drop so mich after that effort, but no doubt he’ll be strong in the race tomorrow.

              • Dmian@lemmy.world
                2·
                11 months ago

                I’m pretty sure he’ll drive a great race. The car looks fast. He was really pissed with his quali, because he’s normally really hard on himself, but he shouldn’t. He should just focus on the race and giving his best. I really hope he can win it. He deserves a win, the way he’s been driving this season.

                • qdJzXuisAndVQb2@lemm.ee
                  2·
                  11 months ago

                  Yeah, he gambled yesterday, but he had such a good shot that it was worth it. There’s no shame in making a mistake when you’re right on the ragged edge. I can’t wait for Piastri to catch up to his level. Mclaren played a blinder sneaking Pia away from Alpine and keeping Norris as their more experienced driver this season.

    • Dmian@lemmy.world
      4·
      11 months ago

      It’s been a couple of races that he’s had abysmal qualis. No idea why. He’s been consistently one or two tenths from Leclerc most of the year. But seems to have lost his form in recent races.

      • Dmian@lemmy.world
        7·
        11 months ago

        Well, thinking about it, his crashes during free practice may have hindered his qualifying. Less time in practice means worse car setups, and worse results.

        • Lafrack@lemmy.world
          3·
          11 months ago

          Yeah I think so as well. On top of that it wouldn’t surprise me if he finds it hard to find the limit again because it made him a bit more cautious.

          • Dmian@lemmy.world
            2·
            11 months ago

            I saw him say that he had a setup problem with the front wing. He’ll need to give his best and try to pass as much cars as possible (including Lewis) if he wants to help Ferrari take the second place from Mercedes. He’s normally better on race day than on qualifying, so let’s hope he gives us an interesting race. 😊