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<\/a><\/div>\nHowever, two straight lines punctuated by two DRS zones add a bit of excitement to a Grand Prix that will regain its status as a decisive stage for the world championship title.<\/p>\n
Inducted in 2009, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix follows the Yas Marina circuit. It well symbolizes Bernie Ecclestone’s desire to establish Formula 1 in wealthy regions far from the tradition of motorsport. Nevertheless, the race has provided us with some surprises in recent years, such as Kimi R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen’s surprise victory in 2012 upon his return to Formula 1, or Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull’s first title in 2010, won notably due to a strategic error by Ferrari, which had chosen to focus on Mark Webber, Vettel’s teammate and then the championship leader.<\/p>\n
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Rosberg-Hamilton: Give Everything to Regret Nothing<\/b><\/p>\n
For the drivers of the Brackley team, the tension is at its peak. With nine victories this season and a 12-point lead in the championship, Nico Rosberg is a solid leader and the favorite for the world crown. He also has nine victories to his name this season but is behind; Lewis Hamilton is the hunter and the other contender for the now unlikely world crown.<\/p>\n
Two weeks ago in Brazil, there were many scenarios to determine the outcome of this 2016 season. This week in Abu Dhabi, there’s only one left for the German: finish on the podium regardless of Hamilton’s position.<\/p>\n
The Briton must therefore hope that his teammate and no less rival encounters difficulties and finishes off the podium if he wants to claim a fourth crown. He also hopes that a driver puts on a show and hinders his opponent as in Mexico, where Rosberg must have had cold sweats after Max Verstappen’s excess of optimism.<\/p>\n
In any case, the teammate-rivals approach this final round with only one idea in mind: to win. While Lewis Hamilton has displayed this fighting spirit since his disappointment in Malaysia, Nico Rosberg has chosen to adopt this attitude only very recently. For him, the waiting game is over; he wants to achieve this first world title with flair and follow in his father’s footsteps.<\/p>\n
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Beyond the championship podium, eyes will be on Red Bull and Ferrari, but especially on the drivers. Only 5 points separate Sebastian Vettel from Max Verstappen in favor of the German for 4th place (197 against 192). Daniel Ricciardo secured his 3rd place several Grand Prix ago and Kimi R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen saw his hopes of fighting for 4th place evaporate after another Ferrari error in Austin (forcing him to retire in the pit lane due to a poorly fixed wheel) and his crash in Interlagos. The Finn is therefore condemned to finish 6th.<\/p>\n
In the Constructors’ Championship, the battle between Force India and Williams took a decisive turn at the Brazilian Grand Prix, and things are now settled for 4th place. The Indian team collected 18 points in their bag at the end of the Brazilian round, bringing their lead to 27 points before the final race at Yas Marina.<\/p>\n
To (really) know everything…<\/b><\/p>\n
For the fifth time this season, the purple-banded ultra-soft<\/i> tire will make its appearance among the compounds available to drivers this weekend. The trio is completed by the super-soft<\/i> and soft<\/i> tires. As usual, strategies will vary from 2 to 3 pit stops.<\/p>\n
You can find the individual choices of the drivers below<\/i><\/p>\n
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