Vettel Takes Pole Position in a Phenomenal Abu Dhabi 2010 Qualifying

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Published: November 13, 2010

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Now, I’ve made no secret of the fact that I don’t like the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. I think it says a lot about Bernie Ecclestone’s priorities that the final race of the season has been given to a country where the average citizen owns just under $18 million (£11 million).

However, I will most certainly concede that it is fantastic to see the final race decide the Championship; regardless of the circuit. I will also admit that today’s qualifying session was outstanding.

 

Qualifying One

Jamie Alguersuari opened the season’s final qualifying session and set the pace with a 1:43:428.

It was clear from the beginning that the McLarens were fast but it wasn’t plain sailing for the silver team. Lewis Hamilton’s set up had gone backwards in the final practice session and Jenson Button was suffering from brake vibrations early on.

By the halfway stage, three out of the four Championship contenders had occupied P1 (Webber was the only top driver not to do so). In fact, the top five drivers were only separated by 3/10ths of a second!

Of course, with six minutes remaining, the new teams all occupied the drop out zone. They were initially joined by Alguersuari, but after a great last lap, the Spaniard relegated his team mate Sebastian Buemi.

Q1 Top 3 (and Title contenders)

Alonso

Rosberg

Vettel

(Hamilton P4)

(Webber P5)

Out

Buemi, Trulli, Kovalainen, Glock, di Grassi, Senna, Klien

 

Qualifying Two

As the sun slowly set, the track got cooler and the second session, opened by the Ferraris, felt fresh and exciting.

Massa set the first time of 1:40:906, but he was quickly beaten by Alonso, who was himself quickly despatched by the fast McLaren of Button.

But where was the other McLaren? The s...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

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