F1: Abu Dhabi GP

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Practice 1 Winner - Nico Rosberg @ 13 Sportsbet New circuit here so a bit of a lottery. Despite this, I think Rosberg offers some strong value. He often runs light in practice to top the timesheets, and given it's his last race with Williams he may look for a small piece of glory. Also, part of the track has been designed to feel like a street circuit, something that the Williams chassis has always excelled on (think back to Rosberg's speed in Singapore).

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Re: F1: Abu Dhabi GP Winner - Nico Rosberg (E/W 1/5 1-2-3) @ 51 Paddy Power An unknown quantity in many respects as its a new circuit. Part of it is reported to be a lot like a street circuit, where Rosberg's Williams is generally well suited. With the Championship over I expect there to be a lot of racing this weekend with maybe a surprise or two due to these factors. If it happens, I expect Rosberg to be the most likely to surprise. Expect these odds to shorten by race day.

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Re: F1: Abu Dhabi GP BF are offering 60 on him to win, good value in that i think so putting 2pts down :hope

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Re: F1: Abu Dhabi GP Kovalinaen Top 3 @ 7.00 Luxbet Kovalinaen fastest in Practice 2 and the McLaren looks strong here. KERS really gives them an advantage in the long middle sector and I think these are fantastic odds for the under-pressure Finn to score a podium in what may be his last race for McLaren.

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Re: F1: Abu Dhabi GP Winning Car - McLaren @ 2.85 Luxbet McLaren look very well poised here. KERS appears to be a major benefit, particularly in the middle sector. It will also aid them at the start, and we could well see a McLaren 1-2 on the first lap, with the lead car leaping ahead of the grid.

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Re: F1: Abu Dhabi GP Points Finish - Sebastian Buemi @ 3 Luxbet Buemi in the top 6 in both practice sessions after a points finish last race. The Swiss has been driving well of late and I think he's a good chance to end the year with another points haul.

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Re: F1: Abu Dhabi GP I agree with you Couch Potato

Sport	Motorsport
Event	Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Selection	Heikki Kovaleinen to finish on podium
Strength	10/10
Date	01/11/2009
Bookmaker/Price	>Paddy Power @ 4.50 (Back)
Reasoning	McLaren looks to have excellent car in this race and seemed the class of the field in practice. Kovaleinen won practice 2 and looked very good. Probably last race for McLaren and driving for a new job so expect a strong weekend from him.

Sport	Motorsport
Event	Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Selection	Kamui Kobayashi to finish in the points
Strength	10/10
Date	01/11/2009
Bookmaker/Price	>Paddy Power @ 5.00 (Back)
Reasoning	Maybe I just like this kid, but price seems big. He's another guy racing for a drive next season. In first race he showed he was quick and aggressive and a real racer. Advantage here in that other drivers don't know track either so even playing field. He was fast in practice 2 and I think can have a good weekend.

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Re: F1: Abu Dhabi GP Hamilton Fastest Lap @ 2.26 Betfair McLaren and their KERS look absolutely superior here. Hamilton blitzed qualifying yesterday and I can definitely see him charging away from the field with a string of consecutive fast laps.

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Re: F1: Abu Dhabi GP Kovalinaen Fastest Lap @ 24 Betfair McLaren and their KERS look absolutely superior here. Hamilton blitzed qualifying yesterday and I fully expect him to take fastest lap honours but if this weren't to eventuate I think Kovalinaen is a superb shot. Webber claimed the fastest lap in Japan (Vettel won) after coming from the back of the field so maybe this can be another case of one car leading the pack whilst another brings up the rear with a fastest lap.

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Sport	Motorsport
Event	Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Selection	Kimi Raikkonen to beat Kubica, Heidfeld, Rosberg and Buemi
Strength	10/10
Date	01/11/2009
Bookmaker/Price	>Bet365 @ 4.50 (Back)
Reasoning	This is group betting market and I like Kimis chances. He starts right behind these guys but has many advantages. He has Kers so can expect a good start, chance to overtake at start and at other times in race. He is much heavier on fuel than all these guys so has strategy advantage. Finally all season we have seem Kimi have better pace in the race than in qualifying. Nice price as I expect Kimi to move up the field.

Sport	Motorsport
Event	Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Selection	No Safety Car
Strength	10/10
Date	01/11/2009
Bookmaker/Price	Stan James @ 1.91 (Back)
Reasoning	Watching practice and qualifying don't think safety car very likely. Not many accidents so far and no clear place where safety car would be needed. Run off areas are OK and mainly tarmac. Would have a big stunt to need safety car and I like the price on that not happening.