View Poll Results: Pick the winner at COTA on Sunday
Valtteri Bottas
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Sergio Pérez
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Esteban Ocon
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Carlos Sainz Jr.
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Nico Hülkenberg
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Felipe Massa
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Lance Stroll
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Romain Grosjean
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Kevin Magnussen
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Stoffel Vandoorne
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Fernando Alonso
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Pascal Wehrlein
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Daniil Kvyat
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Marcus Ericsson
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Pierre Gasly
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2017 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX - 10/20 to 10/22
10-10-2017, 03:12 PM
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2017 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX - 10/20 to 10/22
WEEKEND SCHEDULE (EASTERN):
Fri 20 October 2017
Practice 1 11:00 – 12:30
Practice 2 15:00 – 16:30
Sat 21 October 2017
Practice 3 12:00 – 13:00
Qualifying 17:00 – 18:00
Sun 22 October 2017
Race 15:00
CIRCUIT INFO:
Lap data
Lap length 5.513km (3.426 miles)
Race laps 56
Race distance 308.728km (191.835 miles)
Pole position Right-hand side of the track
Lap record* 1’39.347 (199.773 kph) by Sebastian Vettel, 2012
Fastest lap 1’35.657 (207.479 kph) by Sebastian Vettel, 2012
Maximum speed 314kph (195.11 mph)
DRS zone/s (race) Pit straight and longest straight
Distance from grid to turn one 280m
Car performance
Full throttle 68%
Longest flat-out section 1090m
Downforce level High
Gear changes per lap 54
Fuel use per lap 2.5kg
Time penalty per lap of fuel 0.1s
Strategy
Quickest complete pit stop in 2012 20.814s by McLaren (see full list)
2013 prime tyre**: Hard (2012: Medium)
2013 option tyre**: Medium (2012: Hard)
*Fastest lap set during a Grand Prix
**Pirelli’s compounds are softer than those used in 2012
Data sources: FIA, Williams, Mercedes
Fri 20 October 2017
Practice 1 11:00 – 12:30
Practice 2 15:00 – 16:30
Sat 21 October 2017
Practice 3 12:00 – 13:00
Qualifying 17:00 – 18:00
Sun 22 October 2017
Race 15:00
CIRCUIT INFO:
Lap data
Lap length 5.513km (3.426 miles)
Race laps 56
Race distance 308.728km (191.835 miles)
Pole position Right-hand side of the track
Lap record* 1’39.347 (199.773 kph) by Sebastian Vettel, 2012
Fastest lap 1’35.657 (207.479 kph) by Sebastian Vettel, 2012
Maximum speed 314kph (195.11 mph)
DRS zone/s (race) Pit straight and longest straight
Distance from grid to turn one 280m
Car performance
Full throttle 68%
Longest flat-out section 1090m
Downforce level High
Gear changes per lap 54
Fuel use per lap 2.5kg
Time penalty per lap of fuel 0.1s
Strategy
Quickest complete pit stop in 2012 20.814s by McLaren (see full list)
2013 prime tyre**: Hard (2012: Medium)
2013 option tyre**: Medium (2012: Hard)
*Fastest lap set during a Grand Prix
**Pirelli’s compounds are softer than those used in 2012
Data sources: FIA, Williams, Mercedes
10-10-2017, 03:17 PM
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Figured I'd get this thread started sooner. That way if some of us are going, we can keep discussion going on here.
I voted for Max. If Vettel, is plagued by bad luck yet again, I'd rather see Max or Daniel Ricciardo warding off the inevitable for a few more races
I voted for Max. If Vettel, is plagued by bad luck yet again, I'd rather see Max or Daniel Ricciardo warding off the inevitable for a few more races
10-11-2017, 07:25 AM
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Voted Lewis, since that's what I do 
Merc will be strong here as always. I think RBR will be close, as will Ferrari if they get their act together. Should be a really good race.
Merc will be strong here as always. I think RBR will be close, as will Ferrari if they get their act together. Should be a really good race.
10-12-2017, 06:57 AM
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Interesting article about Lewis Hamilton’s qualifying performance improvement this season. I think you guys will find what he has to say about visualization very interesting
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes and the 'fine art' of grand prix qualifying - BBC Sport
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes and the 'fine art' of grand prix qualifying - BBC Sport
Not for him techniques beloved of sports psychologists such as visualisation.
"I have never visualised a lap," he says. "I tried it many years ago. For me personally, it is a complete waste of time. It did nothing for me.
"You can't predict what you are about to do. You can't put in your mind that you are going to turn at this point.
"It is the greatest thing about racing these cars, it's that it's all on the dime, it's all on the split second - how you react, about the snap overseer that comes. You can't predict that; you just have to be ready. It is about being on your toes and I love that. So many balls are coming from so many different directions.
"What I can definitely advise any kid that's out there trying to race, don't listen to people who tell you you need a mental coach or you need someone to help control your mind.
"You need to let it run wild and free and discover yourself. It is all about discovery. And only you can do it. No-one can tell you: 'Don't do that because I have done it before.' You have to experience it in order to learn and grow from it."
"I have never visualised a lap," he says. "I tried it many years ago. For me personally, it is a complete waste of time. It did nothing for me.
"You can't predict what you are about to do. You can't put in your mind that you are going to turn at this point.
"It is the greatest thing about racing these cars, it's that it's all on the dime, it's all on the split second - how you react, about the snap overseer that comes. You can't predict that; you just have to be ready. It is about being on your toes and I love that. So many balls are coming from so many different directions.
"What I can definitely advise any kid that's out there trying to race, don't listen to people who tell you you need a mental coach or you need someone to help control your mind.
"You need to let it run wild and free and discover yourself. It is all about discovery. And only you can do it. No-one can tell you: 'Don't do that because I have done it before.' You have to experience it in order to learn and grow from it."
10-13-2017, 09:44 AM
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Brendon Hartley to race in place of Pierre Gasly at COTA
https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2...-rosso-austin/
https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2...-rosso-austin/
10-13-2017, 10:48 AM
#6
I voted Riccardo just so Justin Timberlake (I'm assuming the post race interviewer) will have to do a shoey.
I'm very intrigued by the Hartley news. If it goes well, I'd be curious if he would prefer running STR next year, or going to Ganassi in Indycar.
I'm very intrigued by the Hartley news. If it goes well, I'd be curious if he would prefer running STR next year, or going to Ganassi in Indycar.
10-13-2017, 03:36 PM
#7
Go Lewis! 
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10-14-2017, 03:08 PM
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FREE PIT LANE PASS for USGP at COTA in Austin, Tx!!!!
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I can't get there by Thursday, so this is up for grabs.
Note that you will need to email me a picture of your tickets to claim this. I don't want to give it to someone who just wants a souvenir.
I can't get there by Thursday, so this is up for grabs.
Note that you will need to email me a picture of your tickets to claim this. I don't want to give it to someone who just wants a souvenir.
Sorry everyone, ticket has been claimed!
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10-20-2017, 09:38 AM
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Grid penalties for Vandoorne, Hartley and Verstappen for the race.
Hamilton sets the pace in FP1
F1 Racing News - Hamilton leads Vettel in damp first COTA practice
Hamilton sets the pace in FP1
F1 Racing News - Hamilton leads Vettel in damp first COTA practice
10-20-2017, 02:37 PM
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FP 2 Times - Lewis dominates again
F1 Racing News - Hamilton tops Verstappen in second USGP practice
F1 Racing News - Hamilton tops Verstappen in second USGP practice