F1 2015: Round 16 United States Grand Prix

smellslikeshoes

Looking like a a seriously wet race and weekend as a whole, surprised there isn't a thread already.

Frank Bullitt

FP2 indefinitely delayed due to fear of lightening strikes. That hurricane near the track looks like its going to really ruin this weekend.

HighLine

Looks like a monsoon there now!

Frank Bullitt

If they get this on race day then its a write off.

antodeco

So quali on Sunday morning. Should make it a little interesting!

Frank Bullitt

Looks like it.

And Donald Trump making an appearance as well...

Ghost Train

You can see the bad weather heading north toward austin, so just going to get worse

good lightning map here
http://www.lightningmaps.org/realtime

Frank Bullitt

My god the weather is insane, the Sky team were nearly blown away there!

Ghost Train

Hopefully qualifying will go ahead... odds probably not great though, looks wet whatever happens

weather looks okay for Sunday

Charlie-Bravo

They might be moving times around today pushing everything an hour earlier.

And get this:

If there is no qualifying at all – even on Sunday morning when more rain is forecast – then the grid will probably be based on final practice times, as the rules state that if drivers don't set qualifying times then FP3 is taken into account.

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/fia-ready-to-change-austin-f1-qualifying-schedule/

Ghost Train

Circuit is going to remain closed this morning, till noon, for safety of workers and crowd

https://twitter.com/circuitamericas/status/657906449671168000

But formula1 tweets seems to suggest fp3 not cancelled yet, decision at 3.30pm
https://twitter.com/F1/status/657923350954688512

Charlie-Bravo

They'll make a decision for FP3 at 3.30pm. FP3 is scheduled for 4pm (IST).

Ghost Train

FP3 going ahead it seems

Listening to force india there, if we don't get qualifying free practice times could be used to determine grid, so might get cars trying to set times

Charlie-Bravo

Agreed, straight away RIC setting a lap.

Autosport

Good to see some cars out there

Ghost Train

Yes good to see the cars out and pushing, Rosberg taking a bit of damage to nose, did well to get out of the gravel

Autosport

He was lucky that's all the damage he done to the car

Mike Litoris

This is like an old style qualy session. Sweet! Raining a lot harder now. Ferraris went out at the right time.

Autosport

Am I the only one who keeps thinking he's saying Massa when it's Nasr and the opposite

Mike Litoris

Autosport wrote: »

Am I the only one who keeps thinking he's saying Massa when it's Nasr and the opposite

Is that a Setanta he or a Sky he?

Ghost Train

Hulkenburg doing really well
Bottas not far behind

Jordan 199

I do like the uphill climb into turn one.

Mike Litoris

Some epic saves in this session. Vettle was immense there........or maybe not.

Ghost Train

Vettel having fun :pac:

Autosport

Mike Litoris wrote: »

Is that a Setanta he or a Sky he?

Sky Crofty


Vettel shows us how to reverse

Mike Litoris

Autosport wrote: »

Sky Crofty


Vettel shows us how to reverse

I haven't noticed it with James Allen. Then again I kinda forgot Nasr existed and assumed he was talking about Massa every time.:D

Autosport

It's like he's saying Nassa instead of Nasr.

So Rosberg told to come back to the pits

Ghost Train

Hulkenberg continues running, no bother, the rest are in garages

Has been good session, hope we get qualifying later

Autosport

Toro Roso gone out now, have Mclaren gone out?

flazio

Tell me something, what stops Open cockpit cars resembling baths after so much time in heavy rain? Are there holes at the bottom of the cockpit or is it the aerodynamics that divert the water away?

Mike Litoris

flazio wrote: »

Tell me something, what stops Open cockpit cars resembling baths after so much time in heavy rain? Are there holes at the bottom of the cockpit or is it the aerodynamics that divert the water away?

I don't actually know but you'd have to assume there is some sort of drainage in the base of the cockpit.

HighLine

This doesn't look like it will start on time if at all.

mrsoundie

https://twitter.com/andrewbensonf1/status/657969478550970368

Ghost Train

SkyF1 suggests they'll start on time 13:00 and keep delaying by 15 minutes until they get a window where track conditions are okay to run

HighLine

This is going to be a long afternoon for the lads in the commentary box... nothing will happen in the next hour at least I'd say.

bnt

1/2 hour delay (1930 BST) according to BBC, Setanta flashed same on screen.

Autosport

Yea it's a 30 min delay so far

ricimaki

Rob Smedley said the wet tires ran earlier were like new after 10 laps. If the tires don't wear, is it possible (Legal) to do the full race on a single set of wet tires, with no pit-stops?

Charlie-Bravo

You have to respect those fans at COTA! Hardcore!

Andrew76

ricimaki wrote: »

Rob Smedley said the wet tires ran earlier were like new after 10 laps. If the tires don't wear, is it possible (Legal) to do the full race on a single set of wet tires, with no pit-stops?

I think the two tyre rule only applies to a dry race. You can't force teams to use inters if it's not safe to do so.

Ghost Train

Another 30 minute delay. Pity there's no let up

Ghost Train

Another 30 min delay

Ted Kravitz saying Charlie might wait another hour or two

Jordan 199

Thumbs up to the teams for keeping the fans entertained

Autosport

The dancing of Ric another hour to wait

Mike Litoris

Jordan 191 wrote: »

Thumbs up to the teams for keeping the fans entertained

Lol @ the guy breakdancing.

Frank Bullitt

Jesus, if it wasn't boring enough, Paul Di Resta.

Ghost Train

They're giving it till 16:00 or 22:00 our time

other wise 9am tomorrow... wonder would skyf1 cover it live tomorrow

Autosport

They would have to, it has its only channel

Paul ain't that bad

smellslikeshoes

Ghost Train wrote: »

They're giving it till 16:00 or 22:00 our time

other wise 9am tomorrow... wonder would skyf1 cover it live tomorrow

Was a tweet read out asking that question earlier and Martin said something to the effect of "We have our own channel, will definitely be showing it".

Wanderer78

Ghost Train wrote: »

other wise 9am tomorrow... wonder would skyf1 cover it live tomorrow

oh they will and i wouldnt be surprised if setanda do to

Autosport

Anyone follow Lewis on snapchat?? He's been sending snaps all day