United States Grand Prix - Formula One (F1) - Austin

[aggie97]

Two words: washed up. Rosberg has triple the points that Schumi has. I mean, Jesus, there is a Williams, a Sauber, and a fucking Force India in front of him.

seriously? so 4 DNF's due to mechanical failure and one wreck have left him with zero points for those five races all in which he was running top 10 or higher. Since then he was on pole (minus penalty) at Monaco, 3rd in Spain, qual'd 3rd at Silverstone, finished 7th due to bad strategy. Rossberg in the same car was not even in the top 10. How is that washed up? I'd say unlucky. Otherwise, he'd be in the top 5 or 6 in points and when you look at the top 10 in points, that is some serious talent and hardware to run against.

The top 5 teams have 10 competitive cars which is keeping things interesting. Throw in Maldenado and Perez and you have the BEST F1 season in ages. You just can't predict ANYTHING other than Vettel taking pole, but even that doesn't guarantee a win for him these days.

Kudos to Massa this week. He knows his job is on the line and performed well. Button sure has been sucking lately, I would say he is washed up before someone else. Grosean is a freakin' speed demon. Had he qual'd better and not had the Lap 1 contact, that fugger might have won that race! Raikonen will win a race this year as should Grosean.

[Slowhand]

Long shot but I was hoping for a schumacher win. I picked webber on pirelli gp challenge though. Aussie is good in GB

Two words: washed up. Rosberg has triple the points that Schumi has. I mean, Jesus, there is a Williams, a Sauber, and a fucking Force India in front of him.

[momo]

Long shot but I was hoping for a schumacher win. I picked webber on pirelli gp challenge though. Aussie is good in GB

[Slowhand]

the beginning of the race was fairly boring, i thought.

as always, the last 10 laps proved to be awesome. I was hoping Seb could catch Alonso for 2nd and like you, I was hoping Kimi would catch Massa. (i'm not much a fan of Alonso or Massa.)

Meh, there was enough going on back in the back to keep it interesting while Alonso was running away with is.

What a drive from Grosjean to come from the very back of the pack up to 6th, though. Homeboy is quick, as is that Lotus chassis.

[suckerdin]

Another stupidly good race today, hoping Raikkonen can catch Massa here for the last spot on the podium.

the beginning of the race was fairly boring, i thought.

as always, the last 10 laps proved to be awesome. I was hoping Seb could catch Alonso for 2nd and like you, I was hoping Kimi would catch Massa. (i'm not much a fan of Alonso or Massa.)

[Slowhand]

Another stupidly good race today, hoping Raikkonen can catch Massa here for the last spot on the podium.

[Slowhand]

I wonder if anyone has clued Bernie into the situation with the special machines.

<--- From the ministry of silly walks.

[aggie97]

FIA due to visit the (fake) track on September 25, two months before the (fake) race.

http://en.espnf1.com/usa/motorsport/...tml?CMP=chrome

I drove past there yesterday on the way home. Wow....there is a LOT of work to finish!

<---from the construction industry.

[slow99]

^^^ lmao

[Slowhand]

FIA due to visit the (fake) track on September 25, two months before the (fake) race.

http://en.espnf1.com/usa/motorsport/story/81349.html?CMP=chrome

FIA safety delegate Charlie Whiting is confident the Circuit of the Americas, which will host the US Grand Prix later this year, is making good progress to be ready on time.

Despite contract issues bringing work to a brief halt over the winter, construction at the Circuit of the Americas is back in full swing, with Whiting hoping to complete his formal track inspection two months ahead of the November 18 race date. After visiting the circuit this week, he is confident the race will be a success.

"It is clear that the significant resources Circuit of The Americas has committed to completing this facility on time and to FIA specifications is making a difference," a Circuit of the Americas statement quoted Whiting as saying. "The more than 500 construction workers on site daily are making great progress, and I plan to return to Austin at the end of August for an update. My formal pre-race inspection is set for Sept. 25, which is 60 days before the scheduled start of the Formula One United States Grand Prix.

"From the world-class motorsports facilities and fan areas to the racecourse itself, which promises to be one of the most challenging new additions to our season, I believe Circuit of The Americas has the ability to put on a great show and spectacular Grand Prix in its inaugural year. I look forward to my next visit in August."

[Darren M]

All I can say is that this season has been fantastic so far!!! I've watched every race from practice to checkers and can't remember a better season in recent history. (20+ years). Just fantastic.

Super late in the race and you come in for super softs?!?!?! WTF?!?!?!? What a pay off!! Hamilton winning in Canada, on strategy, that was deemed as "Oh Boy Oh Boy"!?!?!


Love this sport!

[Slowhand]

very.

I knew Alonso couldn't make those tires last that long. Vettel drove out of his ass to make up those positions in the last 6-7 laps.

Great call by Red Bull to bring him in for the super softs there at the end, probably picked him up 2-3 spots.

Amazing race. I thought mclaren was about to blow it again. The 5 sec pit stop on the 2nd stop combined with Alonso flying on the next two laps... I figured Ferrari would pit and try to take the lead.

Race in Austin might have a lot at stake in who wins the championship.

A few more laps and Grosjean might have had a chance to catch Hamilton, which would have been something.

Edit: But dude, Austin can't have an impact on the championship because it's not happening. Duh.

[jlyon]

i can't wait, im planning on being there

[momo]

Amazing race. I thought mclaren was about to blow it again. The 5 sec pit stop on the 2nd stop combined with Alonso flying on the next two laps... I figured Ferrari would pit and try to take the lead.

Race in Austin might have a lot at stake in who wins the championship.

[suckerdin]

Fantastic end to the race!

very.

I knew Alonso couldn't make those tires last that long. Vettel drove out of his ass to make up those positions in the last 6-7 laps.