Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2016
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Discover the analysis of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in issue 2091 of AUTOhebdo, available from Monday evening in digital version on all platforms, and from Wednesday on newsstands.
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The calendar for the 2017 season will be confirmed this Wednesday, November 30 at the end of the FIA World Council.
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Rosberg: “It was the hardest race of my career. It was particularly complicated when my opponents came back behind me. I dedicate this victory to my wife and my daughter. I feel what my father went through, I will soon meet him to celebrate. »
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Hamilton: “I thank the audience and my family. I am grateful to my team and I am impressed by the number of victories we have achieved with them. I also congratulate Nico on his title. »
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Hamilton lost just 5 points behind Rosberg. The Briton will certainly have a lot of regrets this season.
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Rosberg getting out of his Mercedes with which he won his first F1 title.
What more can you say about this guy…A fighter to the lastA Champion, always What a battle from #F1Finale #AbuDhabiGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/tlmxXrCCeK
— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) November 27, 2016
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Nico Rosberg won the title 34 years after that of his father Keke who won with Williams.
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Despite the tension between the Mercedes drivers, Hamilton came to congratulate Rosberg after the finish.
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Vettel completes the podium ahead of the Red Bulls of Verstappen and Ricciardo. Räikkönen finished in 6th place ahead of the Force Indias of Hülkenberg and Pérez. Massa completed his last GP in 9th place. Alonso completes the top ten ahead of the Haas of Grosjean and Gutiérrez. Ocon finished 13th ahead of his teammate Wehrlein.
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Rosberg wins the title by finishing 2nd behind Hamilton, winner of the Abu Dhabi GP!
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The drivers began the last lap of the race. Rosberg is less than 5km from happiness.
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T54 – Vettel attempted an overtaking maneuver at the end of the DRS zone but the Mercedes driver resisted to maintain his 2nd place.
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Hamilton on his radio: “I don’t care if I lose this race, now that I’ve lost the Championship. »
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There are only 2 laps left of the race. Hamilton remains in the lead ahead of Rosberg who is getting closer to a first world title.
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T53 – Even if Vettel overtakes Rosberg, the German could still clinch the title. Verstappen dropped his pace after giving in to the Ferrari.
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T53 – Vettel came back to within 8 tenths of Rosberg. Hamilton slows his pace as much as possible to threaten the German. There are 3 rounds left to cover.
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At the back of the peloton, Ocon and Wehrlein made contact. Both can continue with Ocon in 13th place ahead of the German.
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T51 – Vettel waits patiently behind Verstappen and manages to overtake the Red Bull driver from the outside. It is now a Ferrari that threatens Rosberg.
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The drivers begin the 51st lap of the race. There are 5 loops left to cover.
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T49 – The positions are tightening at the head of the race. Rosberg is in the DRS zone while Verstappen is only 1”3 behind the second Mercedes. Vettel also threatens the Dutchman by being able to activate his DRS behind the Red Bull.
