***** The Official US Grand Prix thread *****

[Vaud]

leglessAlex said:

Very much so, I didn't mean that to sound derisive!

Hamilton has more or less had a perfect year and has done no more or less than what he needed to to stay ahead of a very fast team mate.

That said, I'm still looking forward to Ferrari and maybe others catching up car wise. It's not the fault of Hamilton he's in the best car and it's not as if it drove itself, but it doesn't make for a massively exciting drivers championship.

All derisiveness from me...

I like Hamilton, he is a great driver - and mentions Senna as his idol, it's the media I will tire of, rather than his racing.

Hamilton and Vettel is a bit like Hakkinen and Schumacher - two drivers at the top of their game. We just need the cars to be a bit closer and we will have some even better racing.

[DrDeAtH]

What's the betting that Hamilton has either a shocker of a race or a DNF?
That would ensure it comes down to the last race of the season again to decide the WDC...

[Sir Bagalot]

thegreenhell said:

Race start 8pm Sun 25th.

Yeehaw!

You sure? I have a race start time of 7pm

[thegreenhell]

Sir Bagalot said:

thegreenhell said:

Race start 8pm Sun 25th.

Yeehaw!

You sure? I have a race start time of 7pm

You know what, I think you're right. I converted from US time, but didn't account for changing the clocks on Sunday morning. I'll update my first post. Thanks!

[Vaud]

It's in that annoying week when the uk has changed the clocks but the US has not...

[andy-xr]

leglessAlex said:

It's not the fault of Hamilton he's in the best car

What's interesting is that he's not had either the fastest car (Massa) or the most reliable either (was Bottas)

[Vaud]

andy-xr said:

What's interesting is that he's not had either the fastest car (Massa)

How is Massa's the fastest? Genuinely interested as to what stat you are referring to?

[andy-xr]

Sure, it's usually Massa who's fastest in the speed traps over an average weekend. Probably take the wing off it

[Vaud]

andy-xr said:

Sure, it's usually Massa who's fastest in the speed traps over an average weekend. Probably take the wing off it

Ah yes, fast in a straight line, ok. Not a great deal of use. And he has undercapitalised on it.

[MartG]

Rain forecast

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-braced-for-ra...

[Redlake27]

It will be interesting to see the crowd numbers - an important statistic in such a huge untapped market for F1.

They were strong in year one, but interest seemed to decline last year. Also, the WEC race in Austin had a small turnout.

[em177]

Redlake27 said:

It will be interesting to see the crowd numbers - an important statistic in such a huge untapped market for F1.

They were strong in year one, but interest seemed to decline last year. Also, the WEC race in Austin had a small turnout.

As far as I remember the MotoGP boys had a good turnout?

[ukaskew]

Redlake27 said:

It will be interesting to see the crowd numbers - an important statistic in such a huge untapped market for F1.

They were strong in year one, but interest seemed to decline last year. Also, the WEC race in Austin had a small turnout.

I understand a huge percentage of the crowd in the past two years have been Mexican...but they now have their own race.

[ellroy]

Vettel gets a 10 place penalty for new engine this weekend being reported.

[Jasandjules]

ellroy said:

Vettel gets a 10 place penalty for new engine this weekend being reported.

Well, that will be interesting to see him scrap through the pack - be interesting to see if he can get back to second to ruin Lewis' 3rd WDC being wrapped up Sunday.

[mollytherocker]

ellroy said:

Vettel gets a 10 place penalty for new engine this weekend being reported.

Christ, I am getting bored....

[jpf]

If it rains, Alonso and Button will be top 10.

Hope it rains! Why f1 races are the most entertaining.

[VolvoT5]

ellroy said:

Vettel gets a 10 place penalty for new engine this weekend being reported.

I hear both Ferraris are due to pick up penalties for new engines now? Spoils the weekend somewhat given they are normally the only team with a hope of challenging Merc...

[Munter]

mollytherocker said:

Christ, I am getting bored....

See ya then.

[williamp]

jpf said:

If it rains, Alonso and Button will be top 10.

Hope it rains! Why f1 races are the most entertaining.

can it rain in texas??

love the track, however. one id like to see live someday. maybe the WEC race