04-11-2013, 15:54
http://www.planetf1.com/race-features/90...-Abu-Dhabi
Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, 5th
Alonso's avoidance of Jean-Eric Vergne on Lap 45 was one of the most interesting parts of the race. Certainly the Ferrari looked to be exceptionally robust to survive the trip over the (estimated 25g) kerbs. It looked more like an instinctive move to avoid a collision rather than an attempt at passing Vergne. He would have still got P5 whether he'd exited in front or behind the Toro Rosso driver, in the last three laps he was immensely quick. Three fastest laps in the last three laps - he was smokin'.
Vergne, for his part, paid tribute to Alonso for avoiding an accident. Alonso for his part, had a go at Vergne saying that he should have been penalised for not leaving enough room...as if you would leave room for a car you didn't know was about to join the track (the pitlane exit being another reason why the Yas Marina circuit is such a travesty).
If there was any lingering doubt about El Nano's motivation, then that was the answer. He may have needed a trip to the circuit doctor to check that he had all his teeth, but he's almost certainly assured of P2 in the drivers' table now
Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, 5th
Alonso's avoidance of Jean-Eric Vergne on Lap 45 was one of the most interesting parts of the race. Certainly the Ferrari looked to be exceptionally robust to survive the trip over the (estimated 25g) kerbs. It looked more like an instinctive move to avoid a collision rather than an attempt at passing Vergne. He would have still got P5 whether he'd exited in front or behind the Toro Rosso driver, in the last three laps he was immensely quick. Three fastest laps in the last three laps - he was smokin'.
Vergne, for his part, paid tribute to Alonso for avoiding an accident. Alonso for his part, had a go at Vergne saying that he should have been penalised for not leaving enough room...as if you would leave room for a car you didn't know was about to join the track (the pitlane exit being another reason why the Yas Marina circuit is such a travesty).
If there was any lingering doubt about El Nano's motivation, then that was the answer. He may have needed a trip to the circuit doctor to check that he had all his teeth, but he's almost certainly assured of P2 in the drivers' table now
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