Infinite Improbably Drive of the Race - Abu Dhabi

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:07

So, the season ended in Abu Dhabi.

But who's IIDOTR for the last time in 2010?

1. Renault
2. Rosberg

CarlosFerreira · Post by **CarlosFerreira** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:11

That was quick.

1st (10 points): Petrov.
2nd (6 points): Rosberg

Captain Hammer · Post by **Captain Hammer** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:12

1: Petrov - epic defence against Alonso (again!)
2: McLaren - no-one expected them to be where they were all weekend

Warren Hughes · Post by **Warren Hughes** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:18

1. Alguersuari - held off Massa for the entire race in a car that was only good enough to qualify 17th, and was rewarded with a couple of points.
2. Renault - 5th and 6th from 10th and 11th, and a couple of brilliant strategy calls to do it.

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:19

1. Petrov - Held up Alonso like in a bank heist!
2. Alguersuari - Proving that Toro Rosso CAN earn points if they have a good cup of coffee in the morning.

Ferrim · Post by **Ferrim** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:22

1) Petrov: mistake-free race. Great performance under heavy pressure from Alonso, very calm.
2) Alguersuari: very much deserved scoring points in the last few races. I feel he deserves another chance more than Buemi.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:23

Petrov and Alguersuari, no doubt about it.

P_Friesacher · Post by **P_Friesacher** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:34

Clearly:

1. Petrov
2. Alguersaurus

Post by **tommykl** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:35

1. Petrov
2. Alguersuari
No comment.

RA107 · Post by **RA107** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:36

1. Petrov
2. Alguersuari.

patrick · Post by **patrick** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:37

Petrov - flawless
Alguersuari - got his mind off DJing to actually be a racing driver for once

Bob · Post by **Bob** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:38

1. Petrov - unrejectified himself and held off Alonso in the process

2. The Alguersaurus

Ed24 · Post by **Ed24** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:40

1. Petrov - outqualified Kubica, which was unfortunate as it disadvantaged his strategy. drove a fantastic race though.
2. Alguersuari - pace was similar to Webber's most of the race

James1978 · Post by **James1978** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:40

Thought Petrov was awesome today and he unrejectifies himself too!

10 points to Petrov, 6 to Alguersuari (I never noticed he scored points, but he held off Massa for two-thirs of the race).

Dan B · Post by **Dan B** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:41

1) Petrov
2) Alguersuari

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 14 Nov 2010, 15:56

Petrov all the way (sorry Carlos :lol:

).

CarlosFerreira · Post by **CarlosFerreira** » 14 Nov 2010, 16:00

Phoenix wrote:Petrov all the way (sorry Carlos ).

It's so bad, I voted for him as well! :lol:

FullMetalJack · Post by **FullMetalJack** » 14 Nov 2010, 16:06

1. Petrov - Outqualified Kubica and unrejectified himself
2. Alguersuari - Scored 2 points and didn't drive like a complete idiot

Jack O Malley · Post by **Jack O Malley** » 14 Nov 2010, 16:13

Petrov that unrejectified himself!

Ross Prawn · Post by **Ross Prawn** » 14 Nov 2010, 16:19

Petrov

And I bet Renault were pretty happy with their TV coverage today.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 14 Nov 2010, 16:23

Petrov and McLaren I reckon.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 14 Nov 2010, 16:41

1. Petrov - That's the second time he's kept Alonso at bay, but unlike Turkey, this was an energised, fighting Alonso with a much better Ferrari. Excellent drive.
2. Kubica - I already said in the GP thread I believe this was the drive of the season. Sublime stuff, being pretty much the only driver to pass as far as I could tell, both passes around the outside, and royally screwing McLaren's strategy with his own raw pace.

Benetton · Post by **Benetton** » 14 Nov 2010, 16:45

1. Petrov
2. Rosberg

Honorary mention: Vettel.

beetleman64 · Post by **beetleman64** » 14 Nov 2010, 16:46

1. Petrov - Flawless race, held off Alonso for 2/3 race, finished just a few seconds off Kubica
2. Algesuari - Flawless race in a rubbish car, held off Massa for 2/3 of race, finished just a few seconds off Webber

Jordan192 · Post by **Jordan192** » 14 Nov 2010, 16:47

Petrov
Algersauri

(most unanimous IIDOTR yet?)

jackanderton · Post by **jackanderton** » 14 Nov 2010, 17:00

1. Petrov saving his skin with a storming drive under immense pressure.
2. Alguersaurus (who seems to have spent all year between 9th and 15th). Steady but unspectacular whereas Buemi is a bit more erratic but has something extra.

Bleu · Post by **Bleu** » 14 Nov 2010, 17:52

1. Petrov (no mistakes, unrejectification)
2. Kubica (some overtaking, good race after bad quali)

CarlosFerreira · Post by **CarlosFerreira** » 14 Nov 2010, 18:09

Jordan192 wrote:(most unanimous IIDOTR yet?)

I am preparing some analysis on that...

eagleash · Post by **eagleash** » 14 Nov 2010, 18:50

Petrov

Pieman · Post by **Pieman** » 14 Nov 2010, 18:52

As they both managed to show up Ferrari and its drivers, I will go with the overwhelming majority.

Cynon · Post by **Cynon** » 14 Nov 2010, 19:27

Petrov
Alguersuari

thehemogoblin · Post by **thehemogoblin** » 14 Nov 2010, 19:32

Petrov Petrov Petrov and the Saur-saur-saurus.

Yannick · Post by **Yannick** » 14 Nov 2010, 21:01

1) Petrov
2) Kubica

(despite not being a GenII Capital fan)

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 14 Nov 2010, 21:08

Petrov - I lost track of how many laps he held back Alonso.
Alguersuari - Held off Massa without hitting him.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 14 Nov 2010, 21:16

1. Petrov: Made Alonso look like the rookie with all the mistakes the Spaniad made.
2. Rosberg: For the first 20 laps he was in the box seat for a win. In THAT crapbox of a car.

FullMetalJack · Post by **FullMetalJack** » 14 Nov 2010, 22:35

BlindCaveSalamander wrote:1. Petrov - That's the second time he's kept Alonso at bay, but unlike Turkey, this was an energised, fighting Alonso with a much better Ferrari. Excellent drive.
2. Kubica - I already said in the GP thread I believe this was the drive of the season. Sublime stuff, being pretty much the only driver to pass as far as I could tell, both passes around the outside, and royally screwing McLaren's strategy with his own raw pace.

You have a point on Kubica, passing on that circuit is as existent as Nick Heidfeld's chances of ever winning a race.

QuickYoda41 · Post by **QuickYoda41** » 14 Nov 2010, 22:38

No surprises

1. Petrov - unrejectification - he COULD drive flawless under pressure
2. Algersaurus

honorable mention: Kubica (two overtaking manouvers), Vettel (he's the first champion coming from that far behind :lol:

), Heidfeld (of course the only time he beats Kobayashi doesn't earn him a point, typical Nick)

FullMetalJack · Post by **FullMetalJack** » 14 Nov 2010, 22:40

Maybe a Russian spy was hiding in the hotel with a sniper threatening to shoot Petrov if he didn't perform.

QuickYoda41 · Post by **QuickYoda41** » 14 Nov 2010, 22:46

redbulljack14 wrote:Maybe a Russian spy was hiding in the hotel with a sniper threatening to shoot Petrov if he didn't perform.

Ok, but that's even more pressure. :lol:

patrick · Post by **patrick** » 14 Nov 2010, 22:54

redbulljack14 wrote:Maybe a Russian spy was hiding in the hotel with a sniper threatening to shoot Petrov if he didn't perform.

Nah, he just had a quick phone-call from a chap named Putin before the race, and lo and behold...
yes yes, in soviet russia, president rings you