Official Driver of the race : Abu Dhabi GP - Page 3

Knowlesy · 15 Nov 2010, 10:10 (Ref:2790899)

I thought Petrov did an outstanding job. He is a talented driver and I hope he can kick on now. Well done that man.

Super Hans · 15 Nov 2010, 10:14 (Ref:2790901)

Those who complain that 10-10ths has a British bias would do well to note that the underwhelming Webber and Alonso both received votes from their countrymen whereas the impressive Button and Hamilton did not.

**BertMk2** · 15 Nov 2010, 10:28 (Ref:2790909)

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Originally Posted by Super Hans

Those who complain that 10-10ths has a British bias would do well to note that the underwhelming Webber and Alonso both received votes from their countrymen whereas the impressive Button and Hamilton did not.

Someone voted for Webber after that performance? I didn't know his mum was registered on ten-tenths

Knowlesy · 15 Nov 2010, 10:35 (Ref:2790914)

Close, it was actually his boyfriend that voted.

neil_davidson2 · 15 Nov 2010, 10:37 (Ref:2790919)

Another vote for Vettel.

Honourable mentions to both the Renault drivers.

stripedcat · 15 Nov 2010, 10:49 (Ref:2790931)

Well it has to be Vettel. Got pole and lead from the front and won the race. What more do you want for a world champion.

I'd say Petrov in second for performing a good drive at the circuit. Not really his fault he held Alonso up. It was the track's really. He didn't buckle under pressure and at the end ignored Alonso's hissy fit wavering a fist at him.

Button would be third best driver of the race, as going so long and at a decent pace on those super soft tyres. Plus getting third place and a decent qualifying for him.

Hamilton fourth driver of the race. Decent qualifying and decent race pace, but lost out to the faster driver on the day. Fortunately Hamilton didn't go for a rash move and kept his car on the track.

helgi · 15 Nov 2010, 11:28 (Ref:2790954)

Well, for the driver who began his real racing career in teenage in Lada Sputnik Cup Vitaly did a great job.
It was vitally for him to make it out as he had really bad press here in Russia. Almost after all his races a lot of 'experts' appeared and began talking about how he shames the whole country.
Vitaly's weakest point - he has almost no karting career at all. Plus there was an enormous pressure all the season. During the latest race I suppose there was no pressure at all and the fact that Kubica was beaten in qualify gave Petrov more confidence and more fresh air. Vitaly could race for pleasure and when you are doing something with pleasure it usually gets only better.

**Peter Mallett** · 15 Nov 2010, 11:48 (Ref:2790962)

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Originally Posted by Knowlesy

I thought Petrov did an outstanding job. He is a talented driver and I hope he can kick on now. Well done that man.

Whoof, extraordinary!

**bjohnsonsmith** · 15 Nov 2010, 13:40 (Ref:2791023)

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Originally Posted by Super Hans

Those who complain that 10-10ths has a British bias would do well to note that the underwhelming Webber and Alonso both received votes from their countrymen whereas the impressive Button and Hamilton did not.

There are some Americans here on the F1 section of 10-Tenths.

Super Hans · 15 Nov 2010, 13:48 (Ref:2791027)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

There are some Americans here on the F1 section of 10-Tenths.

You've lost me.

Wims · 15 Nov 2010, 13:59 (Ref:2791034)

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Originally Posted by Bononi

But jokes aside... Garcon, do you think Teflonso will be yelling at his team right now ?

It doesn't sound like him, did he ever do this before ?

Yelling at his team sounds more like something Hamilton would do than Alonso tbh. I dont think he will

**Peter Mallett** · 15 Nov 2010, 14:00 (Ref:2791035)

The point is, there are some Americans and they didn't vote for Webber either.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 15 Nov 2010, 14:05 (Ref:2791040)

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Originally Posted by Super Hans

You've lost me.

I was attempting to show 10-Tenths isn't full of British bias and there are other nationalaties here as well.

White flag man · 15 Nov 2010, 14:38 (Ref:2791057)

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Originally Posted by Knowlesy

Close, it was actually his boyfriend that voted.

Are you sure it wasn't Teflonso

Spritle · 15 Nov 2010, 17:13 (Ref:2791152)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

I was attempting to show 10-Tenths isn't full of British bias and there are other nationalaties here as well.

Ahhh but what better way to demonstrate British bias than to vote for Petrov? A vote for Petrov is a vote against Alonso. Why not vote for Kubica for the same reasons as he did the same thing; because he held up Lovely Lewis??

All of the Alonso hatred began when he was partnered with the sainted HRH Hamilton at MacLaren. Before that when Alonso was winning WDC's against that other 10-Tenths favourite Michael Schumacher; he was a hero!!

Sorry Petrov voters, your bias is showing loud & clear!

**bjohnsonsmith** · 15 Nov 2010, 17:17 (Ref:2791156)

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Originally Posted by Spritle

Ahhh but what better way to demonstrate British bias than to vote for Petrov? A vote for Petrov is a vote against Alonso. Why not vote for Kubica for the same reasons as he did the same thing; because he held up Lovely Lewis??

All of the Alonso hatred began when he was partnered with the sainted HRH Hamilton at MacLaren. Before that when Alonso was winning WDC's against that other 10-Tenths favourite Michael Schumacher; he was a hero!!

Sorry Petrov voters, your bias is showing loud & clear!

I did vote for Kubica.

**Bononi** · 15 Nov 2010, 17:35 (Ref:2791162)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

I was attempting to show 10-Tenths isn't full of British bias and there are other nationalaties here as well.

I'm not so sure about that...

Wims · 15 Nov 2010, 17:43 (Ref:2791168)

Its not really about nationalism, its more about being a fanboy and not being able to see things objectively.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 15 Nov 2010, 17:54 (Ref:2791173)

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Originally Posted by Wims

Its not really about nationalism, its more about being a fanboy and not being able to see things objectively.

I don't think you can rule out nationalism, it does play its part.

Teretonga · 15 Nov 2010, 19:47 (Ref:2791249)

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Originally Posted by Spritle

Ahhh but what better way to demonstrate British bias than to vote for Petrov? A vote for Petrov is a vote against Alonso. Why not vote for Kubica for the same reasons as he did the same thing; because he held up Lovely Lewis??
......
Sorry Petrov voters, your bias is showing loud & clear!

I don't think you can assume all the Petrov voters did so because he held up Alonso.
I think Petrov has had an appalling tirade of abuse by some people on the forum simply because he made a few rookie mistakes. A vote for him on a day when he delivered wasn't a vote against Alonso.

And to BJ Johnsonsmith: I agree. Nationalism does have something to do with it.

Knowlesy · 15 Nov 2010, 19:58 (Ref:2791256)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Whoof, extraordinary!

I did not intentionally post in the style of Legard, all the more chastening for me.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 15 Nov 2010, 20:14 (Ref:2791263)

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Originally Posted by Teretonga

I don't think you can assume all the Petrov voters did so because he held up Alonso.
I think Petrov has had an appalling tirade of abuse by some people on the forum simply because he made a few rookie mistakes. A vote for him on a day when he delivered wasn't a vote against Alonso.

And to BJ Johnsonsmith: I agree. Nationalism does have something to do with it.

Just look at the Australians here rooting for Webber.

Knowlesy · 15 Nov 2010, 20:25 (Ref:2791272)

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Originally Posted by Spritle

Ahhh but what better way to demonstrate British bias than to vote for Petrov? A vote for Petrov is a vote against Alonso. Why not vote for Kubica for the same reasons as he did the same thing; because he held up Lovely Lewis??

All of the Alonso hatred began when he was partnered with the sainted HRH Hamilton at MacLaren. Before that when Alonso was winning WDC's against that other 10-Tenths favourite Michael Schumacher; he was a hero!!

Sorry Petrov voters, your bias is showing loud & clear!

White flag man · 15 Nov 2010, 22:23 (Ref:2791338)

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Originally Posted by Teretonga

I don't think you can assume all the Petrov voters did so because he held up Alonso.
I think Petrov has had an appalling tirade of abuse by some people on the forum simply because he made a few rookie mistakes. A vote for him on a day when he delivered wasn't a vote against Alonso.

And to BJ Johnsonsmith: I agree. Nationalism does have something to do with it.

Sorry mate,
As far as I'm concerned Spritle is right. I voted for Petrov simply because he held up Alonso. Had Alonso got past him and been held up by Rosberg, Rosberg would have got my vote.
Petrov's drive was not the best of the day, that honour, IMO, should go to Vettel or Kubica. I didn't mind who won the WDC, as long as it wasn't Alonso and anyone who stopped him was going to get my vote.

Spritle, my bias is loud and clear.

Teretonga · 15 Nov 2010, 22:54 (Ref:2791349)

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Originally Posted by White flag man

Sorry mate,
As far as I'm concerned Spritle is right. I voted for Petrov simply because he held up Alonso. Had Alonso got past him and been held up by Rosberg, Rosberg would have got my vote.
Petrov's drive was not the best of the day, that honour, IMO, should go to Vettel or Kubica. I didn't mind who won the WDC, as long as it wasn't Alonso and anyone who stopped him was going to get my vote.

Spritle, my bias is loud and clear.

spritle's assumption concerning your vote may be right in your case,....but neither Spritle nor you can assume it is right for everyone.

Similarly, I cannot discount that for a number of people, their animosity for Alonso may have been a factor in their vote for Petrov.

View Poll Results: Driver of the race
Vettel (WORLD CHAMPION)	57	43.51%
Hamilton	1	0.76%
Button	4	3.05%
Rosberg	0	0%
Kubica	7	5.34%
Petrov	57	43.51%
Teflonso	1	0.76%
Webber	2	1.53%
Alguersuari	0	0%
Massa	0	0%
Heidfeld	0	0%
Barrichello	0	0%
Sutil	0	0%
Kobayashi	1	0.76%
Buemi	0	0%
Hulkenberg	0	0%
Kovalainen	0	0%
DiGrassi	0	0%
Senna	1	0.76%
Other	0	0%
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