United States Grand Prix 2015, Austin - Race 16/19

[koolpc]

Gutted this on so late. I dont have Sky and highlights will be on too late for me.

 

[Psycho Ned]

FP2 cancelled. Looking at the forecast it's going to be a difficult weekend for the organisers I suspect!

 

[Skeeter]

Other formulas aren't open though. Engineers will find loopholes and exploit them.

F1 isnt open either?

 

[holdin09]

F1 isnt open either?

Within reason it is. Other series have nearly every part controlled so only setups are different. F1 has different engines chassis etc....

 

[Skeeter]

I think you should look at the diversity in Sports Car and GT racing. F1 is a few rules away from a spec series.

 

[holdin09]

I think you should look at the diversity in Sports Car and GT racing. F1 is a few rules away from a spec series.

Which have restrictors and other things to control BHP. The engineers don't come up with "Double diffusers" or "F-duct" in other series. F1 is open to interpretation of those rules. That's why I think the ground effect will be exploited.

 

[Skeeter]

Your aware of the Nissan GTR LM Nismo, right? That things a fully legal LMP1 car that will have 1250BHP, tiny 9" rear tyres and is front wheel drive! Sticking a little pipe connected to your rear wing, or adding an extra inch to a diffuser is pathetic.

F1 is full of interesting yet small innovative ideas because that's all the freedom the engineers have. Meanwhile in other series people are reinventing ways to go racing.

The 4 teams in LMP1 have 4 completely and totally different engine and hybrid setups. F1 has 4 versions of exactly the same thing.

 

[Vertigo]

The 4 teams in LMP1 have 4 completely and totally different engine and hybrid setups. F1 has 4 versions of exactly the same thing.

This. F1 is a total joke these days. Roll on Le Mans 2016

 

[Skeeter]

The budgets being spent at Le Mans for what is effectively 1 race a year are insane compared to most of the F1 grid though.

 

[Matteh]

Just watching the team principles press conference and watched the drivers conference earlier... Christ these things are some of the most awkward bits of television I've ever watched...

 

[Vertigo]

The budgets being spent at Le Man's for what is effectively 1 race a year are insane compared to most of the F1 grid though.

Meh who cares, greatest race in the world

(Oh and get rid of that apostrophe before I have to hunt you down and kill you )

 

[antijoke]

Wonder of the race and next weeks will actually happen.

 

[deuse]

Looks like Hurricane Patricia will be heading for Texas after Mexico

https://twitter.com/JamesVanFleet/status/657664105814228992/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

Good luck Mexico.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

This might not happen...or perhaps a Monday race? Where is the next race, will it be affected? This hurricane completely escaped my radar...and most other peoples it would seem.

 

[Skeeter]

Meh who cares, greatest race in the world

(Oh and get rid of that apostrophe before I have to hunt you down and kill you )

Sorry, phone auto corrected .

 

[The_Abyss]

Thanks Bernie

Why?

 

[antijoke]

This might not happen...or perhaps a Monday race? Where is the next race, will it be affected? This hurricane completely escaped my radar...and most other peoples it would seem.

Mexico is next lol.

 

[smr]

Really happy Jolyon is racing next year, for Lotus as well. Good stuff..

 

[muon]

If qualifying gets postponed, can get away with a 24hr pass.

Qualification, manchester derby and race.

 

[Marvin]

Anyone seen the Red Bull/Honda rumour that's now doing the rounds?

After saying "We will leave F1 unless we can get a competitive engine" Honda would surely be the punch line to a joke?

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