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[darwin dali]

They should hire Flavio.

You want more Flavio pics?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DD, don't you dare!

[Jabberwocky]

I prefer the DC one now

[LRW]

I honestly don't know which is worse....

[What's Burning?]

Anyone know who was the Merc guy on the podium this weekend? Didn't look familiar to me.

[darwin dali]

I prefer the DC one now

Yeah, it's a good one - it underscores so nicely the angularity of cubehead

[The Second Coming]

I prefer the DC one now

MODERATORS, PLEASE TAKE NOTE...I TAKE A VERY DIM VIEW OF SUCH A PICTURE BEING DISPLAYED ON THIS FORUM. FOR GOODNESS SAKES, HE'S WEARING BLACK SOCKS WITH THAT LOVELY FROCK. HOW DISTASTEFUL!!!

[racechick]

What is it with men and socks??

[Roth]

We like to leave a little something to the imagination.

[The Second Coming]

What is it with men and socks??

Men's socks=women's knickers.

Such fun!

[spankyham]

Men's socks=women's knickers.

Edible socks just doesn't seem the same

[LewEngBridewell]

Just caught up the race

One thing that was interesting reading twitter afterwards, is how much F1 sh!t all over NASCAR this weekend. Despite the ongoing rumbling about expenditure, the teams going into administration, and the slight blip in an otherwise entertaining season in Sochi, the USA GP was a roaring success. The attendance was excellent, the atmosphere first rate, and the racing was of an extremely high standard (not sure what overboost is going on about).

By contrast, the NASCAR race nearby was poorly attended, and many American motorsport fans found themselves not switching over to watch the NASCAR race afterwards, because the F1 race had been so good. So, 10/10 on that front.

We've had a drought recently of on-track action between Nico and Lewis (due to one reason or another), so it was most satisfying seeing the two of them together at the front in Austin. I expected Hamilton to pass at some point, and I'm glad it was done properly, rather than in the pits or via mechanical intervention. Good job Lewis, and a well deserved win.

Kimi Raikkonen was awful again. Almost incomparable to his strong start to his career with Sauber, his great years with McLaren where he came painfully close to two world championships, and his return to the sport with Lotus. Ferrari, for some reason, seems to be where he has always looked the most mediocre, even his championship win in 2007 was somewhat unexpected.

Each race so far at the Circuit of the Americas has been most excellent. It is a first rate circuit, with many opportunities for overtaking, lots of undulation and a series of challenges for the drivers. This is one of the finest venues we've been treated to in recent years, and long may it remain on the calendar. Which is important, because the USA is VITAL for F1.

[CookinFlat6]

well said Lew
i like the elevation changes and the sweeping nature of the track as well as the obvious range of alternative lines through a few bends. A sell out by all accounts, how many other races this year have been sold out? Off the top of my head, Singapore, Silverstone and Austin. I stand to be corrected tho

[LewEngBridewell]

well said Lew
i like the elevation changes and the sweeping nature of the track as well as the obvious range of alternative lines through a few bends. A sell out by all accounts, how many other races this year have been sold out? Off the top of my head, Singapore, Silverstone and Austin. I stand to be corrected tho

I think Austria (Red Bull Ring) was pretty brimming, one of those events where even Friday practice was decently attended.

[Ferrari man 009]

Kimi Raikkonen was awful again. Almost incomparable to his strong start to his career with Sauber, his great years with McLaren where he came painfully close to two world championships, and his return to the sport with Lotus. Ferrari, for some reason, seems to be where he has always looked the most mediocre, even his championship win in 2007 was somewhat unexpected.

Agree, I just think it is a shame that Bianchi had that crash as he had shown he is more than worthy of a Ferrari drive (anyone who drags a Marussia into the points is good). Would have liked to see Vettel/Bianchi and sack Raikkonen (again) as he is not good enough - he can complain about the car as much as he likes but he has not adapted at all. Once again Alonso thrashed him in the race. Ferrari dont have a good car, but its better than the McLarens and Lotus that beat him at Austin.

As for 2007, he was lucky despite the fact he won the most races. If Hamilton hadn't been a bit naive in China he would have been champion rather than Raikkonen.

i like the elevation changes and the sweeping nature of the track as well as the obvious range of alternative lines through a few bends. A sell out by all accounts, how many other races this year have been sold out? Off the top of my head, Singapore, Silverstone and Austin. I stand to be corrected tho

Silverstone wasn't quite a sell out from memory, I think the attendance was just over 120,000 whereas the capacity is around 127,000 I believe, as 2012 was a sell out with that attendance quoted.

[racechick]

I believe Silverstone was a sellout this year on race day and either sold out or pretty close for quali.

But further to what you said Lew, the Austin atmosphere looked amazing which is brilliant for F1!