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F1 2011 Leaderboard

After India, Round #17

Sebastian Vettel has now led most laps in a Formula One season, taking over from Nigel Mansell

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Lewis Hamilton sliding ever further down, as he tries ever harder.
He is effectively out of contention for #2, this is a Button/Alonso/Webber battle if Webber can shake his lethargy
Massa is nailed to the #6 spot, as he is clear of the Mercedes drivers, with only 2 races to go.
Amazingly, Heidfeld is still in 10th place, despite not having driven since Hungary, 6 races ago!
 
Interesting to note the three drivers in contention for #2 are 'Senior Citizens' ....... :ernae:
Massa is confirming his rating as a dud, one more Barrichello clone.
Louise needs to take a deep breath and learn from Jenson, use his head and understand that the only race lap that counts is the last one, as well as realising that on his current performance he is NOT the team #1.
:kilroy:
 
After Abhu Dhabi, Round #18

Well, Lewis took his deep breath, and found his mojo.
Copybook race, and he's looking pretty composed.
Too late to alter his ranking, although he might, just, squeeze out Webber.
Mark is looking like another Massa at the moment.
Rosberg will be pleased to have pipped Schumacher.

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After Brasil, Round #19

Just to complete the thread:

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Not really a "comfortable" conclusion...
  • Webber had no reason not to finish 2nd, really quite a lacklustre season. Nice to end on a high with the win - although Vettel's "gearbox problem" after a year of 100% reliability was an amazing co-incidence!
  • Alonso drove an heroic season in a very average Ferrari, and really deserved Webber's third place.
  • The McLaren boys... don't really know how Button managed to weasel into second, Hamilton will no doubt hope 2012 can get it all together.
  • Rosberg must be delighted at pipping MSC
And then there's the rest of the field... still amazed that Heidfeld managed 11th despite not having a drive, for half the season!

I think F1 remains an iconic pastime, and look forward to Australia, March 2012
 
Thought crossed my mind that Vettel's gearbox problems might have been contrived until Hamilton coasted into retirement with a box full of neutrals.
And let's face it, I seriously doubt the numbers obsessed Vettel would willingly give up a victory to anyone.
No doubt about who is the McLaren #1 now, Button demonstrated superior race-craft all year.
I gather that Hamilton had a 'personal problem' which effected him mid season, he certainly needs to learn that women are not worth getting into a hassle over.
Then we have Alonso........imagine how he would do in an RBR!!!!
I guess the 'entertainment' factor was well represented for the masses but I really feel it was mostly contrived and hardly a stellar season for the hard core enthusiasts.
For sure Webber should have done better, but he ended up 25 positions better than the rest.
Be interesting to see if RBR can stay one step ahead of the rest next season, I'll lay even money that if Renault and the 'Iceman' click then RBR will find themselves with 'Customer' engines.
:kilroy:
 
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