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| The 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix turned out to be the most action packed race of the season with a fantastic comeback by Kimi Raikkonen,followed by Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel |
Lotus Formula one, driver Kimi Raikkonnen wins the thrilling 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix,
at the Yas Marina Circuit, grabbing his first maiden victory of the season and the
nineteenth of his career. He was followed by Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso in 2nd and
Red Bull Racing driver, and championship leader, Sebastian Vettel in third, all three
world champions.
This grand prix is Team Lotus’ first podium win after Ayrton
Senna’s win in the Lotus’ at the US Grand Prix in 1987. It was the grand prix
that finally proved that nothing can be predicted in Formula One. The highlight of the
race was Kimi Raikkonen’s flawless driving that not only brought a few Ayrton Senna
memories back, but also defined the Finn’s own comeback into Formula One.
To start off, on this grand prix, it has been the most thrilling
Grand Prix of the season not only keeping the championship ball game ticking on to the
next race, but also reducing the championship lead between Alonso and Vettel to only ten
points.
Qualifying saw Vettel qualify third, but Vettel’s car was under
investigation by stewards for extra fuel in the car and was therefore asked to stop on
track during qualifying and had to start the race from the pit lane rather than P3 where
he qualified to be.
Stewards were however unable to extract the one-lite of extra fuel
from Vettel’s car, which resulted in him stopping in the qualifying, as a result of
Renault’s decision. Nevertheless, Red Bull made sure the German was given a new
gearbox, new gear ratios and new suspension settings in a bid to help him fight through
the race, which eventually helped him secure a P3, despite starting last.
As the red lights went off, the race witnessed Mclaren driver and
pole-taker, Lewis Hamilton in lead followed by Kimi Raikkonnen who had jumped into second
by then, followed by Maldonado and Webber.
