Ava’s Sportswriting Debut

My five(soon to be six)-year-old daughter Ava said she wanted to write an article, just like her dad, so we watched qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this morning and took some notes. Here is her story:

Formula One Qualifying

By: Ava Walthert

The track is in the desert, but it is strange because there is water around it. Boats are sailing where the race track is and it reminded me of the Monaco race. When the qualifying is on, it gets dark. It is night time.

The cars are back out on the track for the final push in the final qualifying session of 2015 #AbuDhabiGP #F1Finale pic.twitter.com/9SqjQNlepN

— Formula 1 (@F1) November 28, 2015

Fernando Alonso is focused, but he gets a puncture and Jenson Button passes him. He is out.

Jenson Button has sparks coming from the back of his car. He is a great driver.

JB over the line to start a flying lap. #AbuDhabiGP pic.twitter.com/z4cHZLnTjP

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 28, 2015

Sebastian Vettel thought he had a good lap, but he didn’t, and he is close to the back. Kimi Raikkonen did a good job and he was third.

The Force Indias were in third and fourth earlier and Sergio Perez finished fourth. They’re usually not that fast.

Lewis Hamilton did not let anyone pass him until the last lap. Nico Rosberg passed him on the last lap, so he gets to start first. He was concentrating and pumping his fist because he won.

It’s a 15th front-row lockout of 2015 for @MercedesAMGF1 – a new #F1 record #AbuDhabiGP pic.twitter.com/veHk0pnRd8

— Formula 1 (@F1) November 28, 2015

Lewis Hamilton said, “Nico did a good job today.”

Nico Rosberg said, “I’m enjoying the moment.”