Even if it’s only missing a race in Abu Dhabi to end the 2022 seasoneven much remains to be decidedAlthough the most important thing has already been decided.
As for the drivers, it only remains to be seen if who ends up in front between Carlos Sainz Y lewis hamilton and among the pilots Alpine, Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon. As for builders, there are still several open battles.
Six points separate the Ferrari driver from that of Mercedes. The improvement of the German car in the last tests can make Sainz don’t finish ahead of hamilton.
In addition, the seven-time world champion could put an end to his record of winning at least one race in every season he has contestedsince this year he has not succeeded. Abu Dhabi it will be your last chance.
Ferrari is ahead of Mercedes by just 19 pointsso a dropout or a mistake could make the difference and cause Ferrari lose the runner-up he has been holding for most of the season.
Charles Leclerc and ‘Checo’ Pérez They will also fight for runner-up. Right now they are tied at 290 pointsbut the Monegasque is ahead by winning more races this season. After what happened in Brazil, Verstappen He has assured that he will help his partner.
Alonso – Ocon, the last battle
Alonso’s brutal fifth place in Brazil places you five points behind his teammate in Alpine, Esteban Ocon. The Asturian wants to finish ahead of the Frenchman and will do everything possible to make it happen.
As for what has to happen for the two-time champion to finish ahead, there are various combinations: if alonso finish fourth, Or with it will have to be seventh or worse.
Yes Ferdinand is fifth, Or with he would have to finish eighth or worse. If he is sixth, his partner would have to be ninth or worse. Finally, if alonso is seventh, Or with I would not have to score.
Also, Alpine wants to secure its fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship. The double abandonment of McLaren along with the good points of alonso Y Or with in Brazil they have left the distance in 19 pointsbut anything can happen in the last race.
Aston Martin, with everything for sixth place
The future team of Fernando Alonso went from being ninth to close to sixth place, demonstrating the step forward that they have given However, in recent races they have not been able to close the gap with alfa romeo and right now Aston Martin is five points behind from the Italian team.
Although it seems unlikely that the pilots of Aston Martin can get the necessary points to finish ahead, they will try to do everything possible. Furthermore, in the Sebastian Vettel’s last race Before his withdrawal, the German will try to finish as high as possible.
Further down there is also a small battle between Haas Y AlphaTauri for being eighth. Americans have 37 points and the subsidiary of Red Bull, 35. williams It will be last yes or yes.
several goodbyes
The Abu Dhabi GP will witness how several pilots will say goodbye and will not be on the grid next year. The highlight will be Sebastian Vettelwho after fifteen years and four world titles, will say goodbye.
Fernando Alonso wanted to honor him with a special design on his helmet. In fact, the Spaniard will also say goodbye to Alpine to set course for Aston Martin, car that will drive on Tuesday, November 22.
Daniel Ricciardo it will also go away, though everything indicates that it will return in 2024 and next year will be reserve pilot from one of the teams above. Mick Schumacher it won’t be next year either Haasafter announcing this Thursday that Nico Hulkenberg will be Kevin Magnussen’s partner next year.
Pierre Gasley will also say goodbye to AlphaTuari in his final farewell to the family Red Bullheading towards Alpine. Nicholas Latifi will also say goodbye to williams.