Grand Prix thread 2015 USA Grand Prix Chat and Predictions

Mercedes reliability ever more a concern, Renault ready to return,
Magnussen told not to come in on his birthday, it just never stops!
Get ready for the United States Grand Prix, where the only person who won't have to adjust his alarm is Sgt.Bhaji.​

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Number of times held 44
First held 1908
Most wins (drivers)

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Michael Schumacher (5)
Most wins (constructors)

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Ferrari (9)
Circuit length 5.516 km (3.427 mi)
Race length 308.896 km (191.939 mi)
Laps 56

Tyres: Soft and Medium

LIVE ON SKY (TIMES-GMT) *Clocks go back*
FP1-4PM
FP2-8PM
SP3-4PM
Q-7PM
R-8PM


9 Points:
di Fredsta!

8 Points:
DHCanary,

7 Points:
dhel, happyal, jonnybaws, ched999uk,

6 Points:
Max Whiplash, El_Bando, EternalMSC, Pie!

5 Points:
SgtBhaji, exfat, St. Slicks of Stoneham, Dell Boy, dicostu333,

4 Points:
eddie_squidd, PaulK,

3 Points:
Paco Montoya, fevriul,

2 Points:
StGeordie, Smithers, TheJudeanPeoplesFront, Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat, ErnieBecclestone, 51LV3R8RR04, BrightLampShade, Quagmireuk,

1 Point:
BojackHCAFCman, TomTom94, allsaintchris, Mystic Nutmeg, cosicave, taeleon, St.
LewisFTW, smhbcfc, WestCoastBoogaloo, Random92, ForzaBianchi
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A 1-2-3 of Hamilton, Rosberg, Vettel gives Hamilton title #3...
If the Merc's remain reliable, can't see them getting beat here, they always go well here and the firmer the tyres the better they perform..
No point wishing for a good title battle anymore, due to the lead, and points available, its a question of when not if he wins the Title..
Williams may go well here and Lotus too..
The RedBulls/Torro Rosso's may contend given the quality of their chassis but will that be enough to over come the power demands at this track?
Also, like the timing of this race, nice to have some late afternoon/early evening entertainment on a Sunday!

 

Williams will be podium fighters here. Merc power, many straights to put the power down, and aerodynamically this kind of track is their niche.

Would like to see Massa have a good weekend.

 

Hamilton FTW. And the WDC. I will be away and possibly not even able to follow the race. Arse.

 

I don't think you will miss much, after lap 1 it will be controlled formation 1-2 for Merc.

 

This... The race for the lead will last about 500m... after that, if Hamilton is in the lead, he'll control the gap...
I'll tune in for the first 2minutes and then go watch paint dry!

 

There's some very weird lens distortion on that picture at the top so it looks like the cars further away are bigger than the ones that are closer. Or I need a lie down.

 

If I remember right, Lewis likes this circuit. That being the case I can't see anyone else winning, baring any mechanical failures.

To be honest, I think it'll be more interesting betting on weather Lewis will be booed on the podium or not.

 

I can see that. Can't take away the fact it's a good selection though.

 

No photographic tricks, this explains why Maldo kept crashing last season, his car was massive compared to the others!

 

On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday. As usual Sunday - the one day I'd like it to rain - is forecast dry.

 

Every year. Let me guess. The helicopter isn't there again...

 

A nice mixed race would be welcome..
Here's hoping!

 

Ferrari to introduce a new spec engine on both cars so both will take 10 place grid penalties.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/121451

 

That gives Red Bull something to think about. Will they wont they take the new Renault engines? If they don't they might be able to get podium then again that sort of says Renault engines aren't that bad!!! My guess is no new engines at Red Bull nor Torro Rosso as too close with Sauber to risk loosing position.

This could be a good race with weather and penalties.

 

Raikkonen on his shunt with Bottas: I would still do it again tomorrow.

Could be an interesting practice session for once.

 

Rain forecast for Sunday now.

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Can't wait!

And if Hamilton wins the title here, good on him. I reckon this would be the place he would want to win it. I just don't see Nico putting much in the way of Lewis, Ferrari's with grid penalties. Nearest challenger would probably Bottas or Ricciardo, who aren't in contention.