Markelov Chokes in Abu Dhabi, Stoneman Wins

by Klon  27/06/2021 | 3:07 0 Posted in 2010 - Present, FIA, Formula 1 

Qualifying:

Report:

Will this be the moment that comes to define Markelov's 2021 season, the moment he had everything and just threw it away?
Regardless of what happens in the next two weeks, Precision’s in-season development was historic, only surpassed by the great work at (BMW) Sauber in 2009 and 2012. Still, they have a shot at the driver’s title.

Another 1-2 finish almost opened the door, but an error would be needed to truly unlock the mechanism. Artem Markelov made that mistake, running out of track at the first chicane and crashing into the wall.

Beyond this shocking twist in the championship tale, there were other stories worth telling: Sho Tsuboi had his best result since Portland and both Williams and Toyota managed to put both of their cars in the top 10.

Pastor Maldonado came close to a point himself, but without it, it is all but confirmed that Sauber will finish this year in P9. That will be their worst result since 2010 (as BMW Sauber, 2005 as independent team).

Race:

Fastest Lap:

Pascal Wehrlein – 1:42.841

Infinite Improbability Drive Of The Race:

Toyota – a great outing sees the Japanese manufacturer score their second double-points finish of the year.

Reject Of The Race:

Artem Markelov – driver error at the worst possible time may just have Markelov cost the world title.

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