Official 2019 USA Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***

[K50 DEL]

Date(s): Friday 01 - Sunday 03 November 2019

UK Broadcast Timings (and local time)

All sessions are live on Sky F1 & Highlights on Channel 4, note that the C4 quali highlights are actually 00:40am on Sunday morning and the race highlights stretch from Sunday into Monday

Session	Day	Sky F1	Channel 4	Session Start	Local Time
Practice 1	Fri	1545	----	1600	1100
Practice 2	Fri	1945	----	2000	1500
Practice 3	Sat	1745	----	1800	1300
Qualifying	Sat	2055	0040	2100	1600
Race	Sun	1730	2300	1910	1410

COTA (Circuit of the Americas)



Live timing for all sessions available here:

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/f1-...

Weather forecast:

http://www.myweather2.com/Motor-Racing/United-Stat...

Event timings, steward decisions, technical reports and laptimes for the weekend will appear here:

https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-c...

The tyre choices:


2018 Quali Result



2018 Race Result




A week on from the exceitement of Mexico the F1 circus rolls into Austin, touted as one of the friendliest cities in the USA and (most likely) the site where Lewis will be crowned champion for the 6th time.

Timings make this an easy weekend for us in the UK to follow the action, and though the result of the season may not be in much doubt, this is often a good race and I'm looking forward to seeing what the teams lower down the pecking order can make of it.

[stevesingo]

/\GOOD JOB/\

[North West Tom]

Don't suppose anyone knows the quality of the Eurostar wifi? I'll be on it during the race. on Sunday night

[The Moose]

I enjoy this circuit. Can’t wait!

Also can’t believe we’re just a stones throw from the end of the season - it feels like the season only just started!!

[Mr Dendrite]

North West Tom said:

Don't suppose anyone knows the quality of the Eurostar wifi? I'll be on it during the race. on Sunday night

Not good. It’s WiFi on the train but uses 4G to connect, so it keeps dropping out as the signal varies and of course nothing through the tunnel itself.

[thegreenhell]

Another race that Ferrari should win, but probably won't.

[TheDeuce]

thegreenhell said:

Another race that Ferrari should win, but probably won't.

Why do you think they should win here? Even with their recent corner improvements this circuit still favours Merc surely?

[TheDeuce]

Mr Dendrite said:

North West Tom said:

Don't suppose anyone knows the quality of the Eurostar wifi? I'll be on it during the race. on Sunday night

Not good. It’s WiFi on the train but uses 4G to connect, so it keeps dropping out as the signal varies and of course nothing through the tunnel itself.

Not really F1 related but I'm going to give a huge shout out to Lufthansa who on the last two flights made it possible to watch the GP live in HD on my phone!!

Also whilst driving in Germany both the radio and cell data is maintained through the autobahn tunnels - they must use repeaters. I first noticed this about 15 years ago, god knows why the rest of Europe and indeed the Chunnel can't be arsed to fit the same system...

Back to point; I use the Eurostar a couple of times a year. I can confirm you're screwed, you will miss at very least the 20mins in the tunnel.

[Derek Smith]

Thanks for posting, Derek.

[stevesingo]

Derek Smith said:

Thanks for posting, Derek.

Talking to yourself about stuff you never did?

I worry about you...

[parabolica]

My dad and I were considering going to this one but we decided against it back in April/May when it looked like Hamilton was going to have the title wrapped up by now - wish we'd gone ahead now! Maybe next year.

[thainy77]

I’m heading to this one, I suspect it will be a little different to the European races I’ve been too, will hopefully see Lewis finish the job too.

[TheDeuce]

thainy77 said:

I’m heading to this one, I suspect it will be a little different to the European races I’ve been too, will hopefully see Lewis finish the job too.

Longer flight, bigger burgers, larger beers

I reckon you've got a good 50/50 on seeing Lewis take his sixth though

[thainy77]

TheDeuce said:

Longer flight, bigger burgers, larger beers

I reckon you've got a good 50/50 on seeing Lewis take his sixth though

Luckily it’s only a two hour drive but the rest should be correct .

[The Moose]

thainy77 said:

I’m heading to this one, I suspect it will be a little different to the European races I’ve been too, will hopefully see Lewis finish the job too.

Where do you live? It's a great venue and a great race to attend live!

[thainy77]

The Moose said:

Where do you live? It's a great venue and a great race to attend live!

Houston so not too far, last minute planning though so accommodation may be expensive and rough in equal measure!

First order of business is the Astros though!

Edited by thainy77 on Thursday 31st October 00:55

[The Moose]

thainy77 said:

The Moose said:

Where do you live? It's a great venue and a great race to attend live!

Houston so not too far, last minute planning though so accommodation may be expensive and rough in equal measure!

First order of business is the Astros though!

Edited by thainy77 on Thursday 31st October 00:55

Enjoy!

You don't need to spend much time at the hotel - no point spending $$$ to have a hotel room sitting there empty!!!

[LaurasOtherHalf]

A Merc 1-2 to seal up the championships? Slightly envious of those heading out it’s always looked a great one to attend.

[Deesee]

Mr Dendrite said:

North West Tom said:

Don't suppose anyone knows the quality of the Eurostar wifi? I'll be on it during the race. on Sunday night

Not good. It’s WiFi on the train but uses 4G to connect, so it keeps dropping out as the signal varies and of course nothing through the tunnel itself.

Just stream over 4g, (vodafone works in the tunnel), then 4g most of the way on roaming..

[Mr Dendrite]

Deesee said:

Mr Dendrite said:

North West Tom said:

Don't suppose anyone knows the quality of the Eurostar wifi? I'll be on it during the race. on Sunday night

Not good. It’s WiFi on the train but uses 4G to connect, so it keeps dropping out as the signal varies and of course nothing through the tunnel itself.

Just stream over 4g, (vodafone works in the tunnel), then 4g most of the way on roaming..

In theory yes. My experience of this year’s trips to Paris and Brussels, Nah not so good...Hopefully it will improve