Today in Motorsport History, November 4: Räikkönen Won the 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Vettel Charged From the Pit Lane
Kimi Räikkönen in the Lotus E20 at the 2012 Canadian Grand Prix. Illustrative image, not from Abu Dhabi. Photo: Nic Redhead / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Kimi Räikkönen won the 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Lotus after Lewis Hamilton retired from the lead, while Sebastian Vettel charged from the pit lane to third. The post Today in Motorsport History, November 4: Räikkönen Won the 2012 Abu…
On November 4, 2012, Kimi Räikkönen achieved a significant victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing his first win for Lotus after a three-year hiatus. The race took place at Yas Marina Circuit, where Räikkönen overcame Fernando Alonso by just 0.852 seconds. The event was notable for the exclusion of Sebastian Vettel from the starting grid due to a technical breach, forcing him to start from the pit lane.
The race featured safety cars due to collisions and a fuel pressure issue that caused Lewis Hamilton to stop early, allowing Räikkönen to take the lead. Vettel, despite his recovery from a damaged front wing, finished third, highlighting the competitive nature of the championship fight between Alonso and Vettel. Räikkönen's victory marked a significant comeback for the Lotus team, securing its first win since 1987 and added a memorable line to his career.
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