The duel for the World Cup finally begins between Lewis Hamilton e Max Verstappen, they are level on points on the eve of the last race in Abu Dhabi, full of tension and controversy. The first free practice sessions – not very indicative for temperature conditions (the race takes place at sunset) – suggest that it will be another very tense challenge in Saturday’s qualifying (2 pm, Sky). Every lap is good to take references, to file that tenth that could decide the championship.
Verstappen was the fastest in 1’25 ” 009 with Hamilton trailing by only 33 thousandths, a nothing. Then that time was canceled in the English style because it went beyond the limits of the track. Hamilton did not repeat himself and Valtteri Bottas entered behind the Red Bull driver with a delay of 196 thousandths. These are values to be taken with a grain of salt since on Friday the rotation engines are used, not those for the race, but Mercedes seems to have started strong with both cars. Fourth Perez on the other Red Bull, then Tsunoda, Alonso and Gasly.
The track has changed, five corners have been eliminated, and it has become much faster than in previous editions and this could be a point in favor of Mercedes (here the technical comparison on who is the favorite).
Those who are not interested in the fight, like Ferrari, one step away from winning third constructors’ place, are dedicated to simulations and comparisons that will be used in a 2022 key, Sainz e Leclerc at the beginning they used large rakes, they are used for aerodynamic surveys. Then when they disassembled the equipment Leclerc set the eighth fastest time ahead of Sainz. Showing good performance on the race pace.
December 10, 2021 (change December 10, 2021 | 12:10)
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