Sebastien Vettel has now won seven consecutive races after taking victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Mark Webber came second to round off another perfect weekend for Red Bull whilst Nico Rosberg took the final podium spot for Mercedes.
My Opinion:
Red Bull: Vettel (winner), Webber (2nd). Perfect weekend for Red Bull. No surprise to see Vettel claim victory but it was good to see Webber take second.
Mercedes: Rosberg (3rd), Hamilton (7th). Rosberg was able to hold onto third place but Hamilton dropped down three places.
Ferrari: Alonso (5th), Massa (8th). Alonso was impressive during the race and climbed five places whilst Massa dropped down a place.
Lotus: Grosjean (4th), Raikkonen (DNF). Good drive from Grosjean who rose two places but it was a disaster for Raikkonen all weekend who failed to get past the first corner.
Mclaren: Perez (9th), Button (12th). Mclaren managed to score a couple of points as Perez finished inside the top ten but it was a disappointing race for Button who missed out.
Force India: Di Resta (6th), Sutil (10th). A good race for Force India as both drivers managed to score points. Di Resta was impressive and climbed five place whilst Sutil rose seven places to take the final point.
Sauber: Gutierrez (13th), Hulkenberg (14th). Not the day Sauber were hoping for as Hulkenberg fell nine places whilst Gutierrez failed in his attempt to make the top ten.
Toro Rosso: Ricciardo (16th), Vergne (17th). Poor showing from both the Toro Rosso's as they both dropped down the order and out of the points.
Williams: Maldonado (11th), Bottas (15th). Williams woes continue as they miss out on points again. Maldonado narrowly missed out after climbing three places whilst Bottas failed to improve his position.
Caterham: Van Der Garde (18th), Pic (19th). Caterham win the back of the grid battle whilst Van Der Garde was the fastest driver from the pack.
Marussia: Bianchi (20th), Chilton (21st). Marussia were the slowest cars on the track whilst Chilton was the last to cross the finish line.
Race Guide and Key Moments:
Start: Vettel (up 1), Rosberg (up 1), Webber (down 2), Grosjean, Hamilton (down 1), Hulkenberg (down 1), Alonso (up 3), Massa (down 1), Perez (down 1), Di Resta (up 1).
Raikkonen OUT after braking the front suspension at the first corner.
Lap 9: Webber into 9th after passing Gutierrez.
Lap 10: Grosjean into 10th after passing Gutierrez.
Lap 16: Webber into 7th after passing Sutil. Vettel makes a pit stop but retains the lead.
Lap 17: Webber into 7th after passing Vergne. Grosjean into 9th after passing Sutil.
Lap 20: Webber into 3rd after passing Rosberg.
Lap 23: Alonso into 9th after passing Maldonado.
Lap 25: Hamilton into 5th after passing Sutil. Sutil into 5th whilst Massa into 6th after both pass Hamilton.
Lap 26: Alonso into 8th after passing Hulkenberg. Hulkenberg into 8th after passing Alonso.
Lap 27: Massa into 5th after passing Sutil. Alonso into 8th after passing Hulkenberg. Hamilton into 6th after passing Sutil.
Lap 29: Alonso into 7th after passing Sutil. Hulkenberg into 14th after passing Maldonado. Maldonado into 14th after passing Sutil.
Lap 34: Drive through penalty for Hulkenberg after an unsafe release from a pit stop.
Lap 38: Vettel makes a pit stop but retains the lead.
Lap 44: Hamilton into 7th after passing Vergne.
Lap 47: Massa into 8th after passing Vergne.
Lap 50: Maldonado into 11th after passing Vergne.
Lap 51: Alonso into 6th after passing Hamilton.
Lap 52: Alonso into 5th after passing Di Resta.
Lap 55: Vettel wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Webber second, Rosberg third.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Result:
1. Vettel (Red Bull) 1.38.06.106
2. Webber (Red Bull)
3. Rosberg (Mercedes)
4. Grosjean (Lotus)
5. Alonso (Ferrari)
6. Di Resta (Force India)
7. Hamilton (Mercedes)
8. Massa (Ferrari)
9. Perez (Mclaren)
10. Sutil (Force India)
Fastest Lap: Alonso (Ferrari) 1.43.434
Driver Standings:
1. Vettel (Red Bull) 347pts
2. Alonso (Ferrari) 217
3. Raikkonen (Lotus) 183
4. Hamilton (Mercedes) 175
5. Webber 166
Constructor Standings:
1. Red Bull 513pts
2. Mercedes 334
3. Ferrari 323
4. Lotus 297
5. Mclaren 95
Performance of the Day: Alonso climbed five places to finish in 5th.
Most Overtakes of the Day: Alonso with 9.
Shock of the Day: Ricciardo fell seven places to finish 16th.
Disappointment of the Day: Raikkonen going out so early on in the race.
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