Poll: Official 2024 United States Grand Prix Race Thread - Circuit of the Americas - Race 19/24

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The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, is a premier racing venue that has become a staple in the Formula 1 calendar. Built in 2012, COTA hosted its first Grand Prix the same year, marking the return of the United States Grand Prix to the F1 schedule after a five-year hiatus

The track is renowned for its challenging layout, featuring a mix of high-speed straights and technical corners, making it a favorite among drivers and fans alike.

Over the years, COTA has witnessed numerous thrilling races, with memorable moments that have cemented its place in motorsport history. The track's unique design, inspired by some of the world's most iconic circuits, offers a spectacular viewing experience for spectators.

Visiting COTA is not just about the racing; the venue also boasts world-class facilities, including a state-of-the-art amphitheater, making it a hub for entertainment and events. The vibrant city of Austin, known for its live music scene and cultural attractions, adds to the appeal, making a trip to the USA Grand Prix at COTA a must for any motorsport enthusiast.


F1 Race Schedule - United States GP

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Channel 4 Highlights
Saturday 19th October - United States GP Sprint Qualifying Highlights - 09:35
Sunday 20th October - United States GP Qualifying Highlights - 08:00
Monday 21st October - United States GP Race Highlights - 00:50

Weather Forecast for Austin, Texas

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Circuit Map - Circuit of the Americas, Austin


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Previous Race Highlights
Current Standings as of the Singapore Grand Prix 2024
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Thanks @chrismscotland, that month has actually gone quicker than I expected and now we have two triple headers, one after another.

I still genuinely think it could go either way. Max is the obvious winner but you really never know in F1 and it only takes a couple of bad finishes to really change things around.
 
Mad_Jay said:
Gotta love a good post break drama to get the news going.

So I wonder who did it? Will we find out? Will anyone have a drop off in pace?

The claims say it could be a significant pace difference.


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With all the methods that teams use to spy on other cars you'd think that if any team was employing this someone would have spotted it taking place.
Yet no-one has and there is no evidence any one team has actually employed this 'trick' at all, as the article points out, it is yet only theoretical, or potentially plausible.
As the FIA have now clamped down on any teams wishing to employ this I doubt if any current car would be affected. That's the understanding I'm getting from that article.
 
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Nice to be back, but I'm not sure I fancy staying up late for those Quali sessions. I'm expecting the balance to have shifted over the break, the question is in who's favour? My guess is that we'll see the pendulum swing back to Red Bull, and Verstappen will take this one.

The other story to watch is how Lawson performs over the next few races.
 
Mr Jack said:
Nice to be back, but I'm not sure I fancy staying up late for those Quali sessions. I'm expecting the balance to have shifted over the break, the question is in who's favour? My guess is that we'll see the pendulum swing back to Red Bull, and Verstappen will take this one.

The other story to watch is how Lawson performs over the next few races.
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People should be worried if RB have a custom livery since they ditched the last one to save weight (apparently).

They said they understand the issue, and the car clearly has the potential, but translating data to actual track performance is always tricky.
 
I wonder what the average difference in position is per driver, between the two different qualification sessions on sprint weekends over a season. I wonder if it's so small as to be worth while even running two sessions? MotoGP for example on sprint weekends, still just has the one quali session which sets the grid for both races.
 
Mr Jack said:
Nice to be back, but I'm not sure I fancy staying up late for those Quali sessions
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Yeah it's a bit annoying, stupid sprint :o 11pm UK is pretty bad for the rest of Europe too, that's midnight for them. Surely they could start earlier? The 7pm UK sprint is 1pm in Austin :confused: It's like they're not even trying to appease the European audiences.

My pessimistic self says RB are going to come back strong for this one. I'm expecting a Max win, or maybe a Merc win, Lando second or third, and Max one position behind him :o
 
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Scam said:
Yeah it's a bit annoying, stupid sprint :o 11pm UK is pretty bad for the rest of Europe too, that's midnight for them.
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Tell me about it ;)

Surely they could start earlier? The 7pm UK sprint is 1pm in Austin :confused: It's like they're not even trying to appease the European audiences.
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I've always felt that since it's a World Championship, it should all be run at the appropriate local time and audiences in other time zones can suck it, so I have no objections to this being run at these times - I'm just unlikely to stay up for it.
 
cuke2u said:
With all the methods that teams use to spy on other cars you'd think that if any team was employing this someone would have spotted it taking place.
Yet no-one has and there is no evidence any one team has actually employed this 'trick' at all, as the article points out, it is yet only theoretical, or potentially plausible.
As the FIA have now clamped down on any teams wishing to employ this I doubt if any current car would be affected. That's the understanding I'm getting from that article.
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Quickly come out that this is RB and a plan has been agreed... Sounds like the ferrari engine antics of 2018 and 19.
 
cuke2u said:
With all the methods that teams use to spy on other cars you'd think that if any team was employing this someone would have spotted it taking place.
Yet no-one has and there is no evidence any one team has actually employed this 'trick' at all, as the article points out, it is yet only theoretical, or potentially plausible.
As the FIA have now clamped down on any teams wishing to employ this I doubt if any current car would be affected. That's the understanding I'm getting from that article.
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Red Bull have admitted to having one.

 
Stu999 said:
Won’t they just choose whatever setting is most advantageous for the race and maybe lose a bit on qualifying?
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Sounds like a sensible feature especially if that area of the car is problematic for setup.

If it’s typically/attached to other parts then it’s probably a pain or impossible to change, but if you can tweak it during practice then that sounds like a positive.
 
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