Pick the Podium - F-1 - Season Finale, 2023, Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE November 24-26, 2023

[Retroram52]

Well, here we are the Season Finale Race. The championship has already been decided. The Race is for the two remaining positions on the podium and teams and drivers will be driving for next year. On the board, the Champion will be decided especially with the tie at the top. WE shall see how this all plays out as another F-1 season comes to a close!

 

[Retroram52]

The competition heats up as Ferrari wants to overtake Mercedes for Second Place in the Constructor's Championship in Abu Dhabi!

What's at stake entering the Formula 1 finale in Abu Dhabi

Ferrari trails Mercedes by four points for second in the constructor's standings.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

LeClerc is the fast car in practice while Sainz is wreckin' Verstappen is just hanging out it looks like and everyone else is tinkering it appears.

 

[Retroram52]

Looks like I am going with:

Verstappen
Leclerc
Russell
Piastri

 

[obxyankeefan]

VER
NOR
PIA
RUS

 

[ckhokie]

VER
LEC
NOR
PIA

 

[forty_three]

VER
PIA
LEC
NOR

I totally forgot it was this weekend. Thought it was next.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Enjoy guys.

 

[Retroram52]

Thanks Hank! I hope to see you in March and check back periodically to get a final update on our sponsorship for next year.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Thanks Hank! I hope to see you in March and check back periodically to get a final update on our sponsorship for next year.

Getting skunked last week when I was already desperate killed me.

I'll still be watching though. Likely tomorrow afternoon.

 

[Retroram52]

It's cool. I am quite sure you will remain involved in F-1 racing. You do have the option of not playing and that is always in force except for the rule which you would never violate. Enjoy the race.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Verstappen
Leclerc
Norris
Russell

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Although I am concerned that Perez can make his way into the top 4.

 

[Retroram52]

Looks like Ferrari is going to win Second Place in the constructors championship over Mercedes!!

 

[Retroram52]

Verstappen wins it and sets a new season wins record. LeClerc brings Ferrari a Second Place in the Constructors Championship ahead of Mercedes. Russell takes Third place and Perez Fourth Place!!

 

[Retroram52]

That sure was weird. I wondered why my live leaderboard had Perez crossing the finish line in Second Place and then minutes later, the timer had Perez finishing the race in Fourth Place. The difference was due to F-1 assigning Perez a five second penalty for a clash he had with Norris earlier in the race. Not sure about that but the final results are: Verstappen, LeClerc, Russell, Perez.

 

[Retroram52]

Here's How We Did:

ckhokie: 17 points - Correctly selected Verstappen for the win; Correctly selected LeClerc for Second Place

Forty_three: 10 points - Correctly selected Verstappen for the win

Hank Kinsley: 0 points - DNP

Obxyankeefan: 10 points - Correctly selected Verstappen for the win

RetroRam: 22 points - Correctly selected Verstappen for the win; Correctly selected LeClerc for Second Place; Correctly selected Russell for Third Place

Schmoopy: 17 points - Correctly selected Verstappen for the win; Correctly selected LeClerc for Second Place

Shaqdaddy: 0 points- DNP

Tabascojet: 0 points- DNP

Season Totals- Season Finale

ckhokie - 363 points
forty_three - 350 points
Hank Kingsley- 325 points
Obxyankeefan - 339 points
RetroRam - 414 points
Schmoopy - 409 points
Shaqdaddy - 0 points
Tabascojet - 17 points

Next Race: 2024 F-1 Season, March 2024


2023 F-1 Pick the Podium Champion: RetroRam --Award:

Second Place: Schmoopy --Award:

Third Place: ckhokie --Award:

Fourth Place: forty_three
Fifth Place: Obxyankeefan
Sixth Place: Hank
Seventh Place: Tabascojet
Eighth Place: Shaqdaddy

 

[Retroram52]

Since it is the final race of the season, I doubt Perez and Red Bull will contest the F-1 ruling of the assessed penalty. However they may. Thus, we will let this all sit for a week or so to see if there are any changes to the final order. If there are, I'll make the necessary changes and then I'll report on the assigned rewards and gather contact information to the top three to send out awards.

In the meantime, all of you enjoy your holiday season and I hope to see evryone next March for the 2024 season. Thanks for playing everyone!!

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Since it is the final race of the season, I doubt Perez and Red Bull will contest the F-1 ruling of the assessed penalty. However they may. Thus, we will let this all sit for a week or so to see if there are any changes to the final order. If there are, I'll make the necessary changes and then I'll report on the assigned rewards and gather contact information to the top three to send out awards.

In the meantime, all of you enjoy your holiday season and I hope to see evryone next March for the 2024 season. Thanks for playing everyone!!

I dont ever see the stewards saying they made a mistake & changing their minds.

The Fix was in.
The money Retro paid the stewards to change the championship wreaks of corruption in the sport!

I would like to thank my sponsors Turtle Wax for supporting in my endeavors as the new guy in the sport. We know how F1 doesnt like new teams in this sport. But I am here to stay despite all of Retros connections with the powers that be!

Next year beware & remember. I got you right where I want you!
I am coming for you guys!

Congrats @Retroram52 on your Championship!

 

[Retroram52]

Too funny, Schmoopy!!