2016 USGP @ Circuit of Lone Star State

[MagneZium]

I wouldn't be surprised to hear that everything was fastened (at least more or less), but as he took off with the wheel gun still at work they couldn't be sure what was the status.

BTW top tip for anyone forced by Ricciardo to do a shoey: make him drink from your shoe in return! That ought to curb his poisoning ways...

[auaq]

Yeah, I didn't see any gun still attached as he left the pits. Plus all the gunmen looked pretty much calm and in routine after the tyre change. Otherwise, surely someone would have raised his hand in the first place. However, I think I did see some sparks from right rear flying in the air as soon as the car moved.

[RRocket]

Great race weekend. Had an awesome time:

Turn 1



http://vid76.photobucket.com/albums/...2656066CA0.mp4

[Jmabarone]

@ the Taylor Swift pic

Entertaining race that absolutely flew by. Ferrari is a mess right meow, they are lucky Max DNFed so they weren't hurt as badly by their mistakes. I was surprised Vettel pitted at the end, but they had the gap and I assume he was concerned with his aero.

Lewis did what he had to to win the championship, as did Rosberg. Bring on Mexico!

[auaq]

Still three more races to go. This season is long.

[adamnur]

I was ing at Ricciardo and Butler on the podium. Shit was funny, "we're in America let's pretend to talk Texan it will be hilarious hahahaha"

[m3fuz]

Still three more races to go. This season is long.

All Nico has to do is finish 2nd 3 more times and he is the champion. But yes, anything can happen.

[MagneZium]

All Nico has to do is finish 2nd 3 more times and he is the champion. But yes, anything can happen.

Or he could go full Senna, or full Schumi and punt Hammy off the track instead of letting him win, and he'll be even better off...

[m3fuz]

Or he could go full Senna, or full Schumi and punt Hammy off the track instead of letting him win, and he'll be even better off...

Not a bad idea.

[burninator]

Because that worked so well for Schumi in 1997

[MagneZium]

Because that worked so well for Schumi in 1997

Yup, and for Rosberg after trying to give back Hammy's own medicine in Austria...

[ELVA164]

I actually thought most of that race was pretty boring. The start-as always-was pretty good, then the first quarter of the race or so was alright, but aside from that and Alonso's man-on-fire run at the end, nothing really happened.

I think it's time for F1 to realize that as much as they want to adhere to this whole "peak of motorsport" schtick, entertainment sells tickets and they need closer racing. Less aero grip + more mechanical grip = better racing. A third pedal would be really fun to watch but obviously would never happen.

[auaq]

I thought the same thing as well. The race was boring compared to Japanese GP. That was much more exciting. The only highlight in this race was Kimi's wheel failure, Max gearbox issue, and the midfield racing. There was a lot of good mid field battles but nothing in the top the five places. Alonso was on fire, Sainz' defence was really good, RoGro did great as well, Perez car had really good grip and momentum as well.

[Jmabarone]

I was ing at Ricciardo and Butler on the podium. Shit was funny, "we're in America let's pretend to talk Texan it will be hilarious hahahaha"

I forgot about that. It had me rolling as well.

I actually thought most of that race was pretty boring. The start-as always-was pretty good, then the first quarter of the race or so was alright, but aside from that and Alonso's man-on-fire run at the end, nothing really happened.

I think it's time for F1 to realize that as much as they want to adhere to this whole "peak of motorsport" schtick, entertainment sells tickets and they need closer racing. Less aero grip + more mechanical grip = better racing. A third pedal would be really fun to watch but obviously would never happen.

I put the race on while I was doing dishes, and then feeding the baby. It worked out well because I didn't really have to watch too closely, but didn't miss anything. Alonso's drive (and subsequent radio call) was nuts.

Big +1 on that last part too

[burninator]

29466042[/URL]]Because that worked so well for Schumi in 1997

Funny enough, Jerez 1997 was 19 years ago today.

[RRocket]

This was my first F1 race live, and I loved every minute of it. I thought it may be hard to follow the race even with a big TV right in front of us. But it wasn't. The PA guys were great explaining all the action during the race.

I was also impressed with how in tune with the race the crowd was. After Alonso made his pass on the back part of the track, everyone in the esses stood up and cheered like crazy when he came back around.

Loved that even though people wear gear from their favorite team or driver, they were just there to see good racing and cheered for everyone and every cool thing that happened.

Met a bunch of people from around the world that flew in for this race as well.

[burninator]

29467349[/URL]]This was my first F1 race live, and I loved every minute of it. I thought it may be hard to follow the race even with a big TV right in front of us. But it wasn't. The PA guys were great explaining all the action during the race.

I was also impressed with how in tune with the race the crowd was. After Alonso made his pass on the back part of the track, everyone in the esses stood up and cheered like crazy when he came back around.

Loved that even though people wear gear from their favorite team or driver, they were just there to see good racing and cheered for everyone and every cool thing that happened.

Met a bunch of people from around the world that flew in for this race as well.

I went in 2014 and had the same experience (we were at T15). What an amazing weekend.