2012 Formula One United States Grand Prix

[Michael Brown]

I just test the track in Sim and was a bit disappointment, many nonsense corners there, typical Tilke!

It was Tavo Hellmund who designed it, who brought nothing original to the circuit aside from turn 1.

I think the circuit will do well because it looks exciting to drive with a few blind corners, plus they will have Moto GP and WEC.

 

[Kartik Sri Harsha]

Vettel's already gave apology for Using the F word on Monday after Abudhabi GP.
Then Asking about the same he said if any one had problems then They can Change channel. There is nothing wrong about what he said on Press conference.
We use lot of Words when CHILDREN watch us and they already know them.

 

[Ejike Wodu]

Here we go. Practice 1 about to start.

 

[Darren Bentley]

Haha Brundle at the end of the pit lane,
"Di Resta doing a practice start, here comes more cars I hope we don't get run over, and it was Grosjean, who other than Grosjean to run us over"

 

[Darren Bentley]

that damn siren is annoying, I think it is to warn people when drivers are entering the pits to but it is so annoying

 

[Ejike Wodu]

No grip. Hulkenburg compares it to rain.

Reasons:
New track
Low abrasive surface
Low temps
Dust

But apparently it's slippery under foot too.

 

[hei1026]

somebody please turn off that pit lane alarm for f**k sake!

 

[Ejike Wodu]

MSC's car caught fire. Looks like it's ok. He's going back out.

 

[Ejike Wodu]

Kobayashi just did a 1:54. His car looked like a hovercraft.

EDIT:
1:48.517
1:46.960

 

[Bradley Vanian]

Stupid Alarm

 

[Dmitry Zaharov]

I'm not saying this because I'm a Vettel fan (I'm not); but - Vettel is absolutely right. I hate it when people complain about hearing a swear word.. as if swearing isn't normal. 22 complaints from English viewers to the BBC about swearing in the Abu Dhabi GP? Come on people.. don't be so utterly stupid. There's no need to create such a fuss about it, exactly what he said. People express emotions in different ways and one of them is to use swear words - which is proven to be stress reducing anyway. If you can't live with that, then bad luck.

The point is - he is public person, he have massive influence and he should act accordingly. If he can't cope with pressure he should do something else.

 

[Darren Bentley]

I kind of like Vettel's Wooden effect helmet is that strange?

 

[hei1026]

I kind of like Vettel's Wooden effect helmet is that strange?

Well I like the wood texture too...might make a helmet like that on the F1 2012 game.

 

[Diego Lopez]

Wow It is FREAKING COLD here in Texas.

SO far amazing, the elevation changes is something very unique of Austin, most American tracsk are that way eg. Laguna Seca, Road America, Road Atlanta, etc. Anyways It was quiet fun to see the F1 cars for a second time with my very own eyes instead of a TV.

FP1 doesn't mean anything, however I wonder if other cars are trying to get the tyre temps up. Its very techincal, T1 is slippery as hell, and it wouldnt be slipper if it wasn't for that sudden change in elevation it has as u enter, apex it and exit.

Great weekend so far, I hope it carries it all the way to Brazil in terms of WC but many previous champs have said Alonso as deserving. Anyways Il b posting pics soon.

Heading to 6th Street tonight to party so hard it iwll make the Irish look like baby powder.
^Everyone should know 6th street Austin, best Concerts and nightclubs/bars ever! Hope to see Kimi there.

 

[Kennett Ylitalo]

Don't know if it's mentioned yet but while all other drivers have been busy using simulators Kimi stated "Nah, haven't done any laps.. I'll walk around it if i have time. It doesn't really matter, you just need to drive on it to learn it. I did watch one video thou..." (free translation from the commentators on Finnish tv.. )

FP2 in 6 minutes... That could show some indication on where teams are..

 

[Diego Lopez]

Also Vettel "fast times" is nothing to be surprised about, they were brand spanking new tyres while Lewis and the rest were on its last stints. Nothing to get excited about, its an EGO thing for Vettel to be P1 on FPs anyways.

 

[Diego Lopez]

The point is - he is public person, he have massive influence and he should act accordingly. If he can't cope with pressure he should do something else.

if you want a bad language free restriction enviroment try out Nascar, Kimi did it

 

[William Levesque]

Also Vettel "fast times" is nothing to be surprised about, they were brand spanking new tyres while Lewis and the rest were on its last stints. Nothing to get excited about, its an EGO thing for Vettel to be P1 on FPs anyways.

Haven't seen anyone wanking over Vettel yet, no need to start the hating now

 

[Kennett Ylitalo]

^^ this

 

[Metalfreaky]

Looks the same to me like the last few races. Vettel has the car underneath him and Alonso lacks a weapon to fight him.