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

Skeeter · 24 Oct 2015 at 00:07

The_Abyss said:
Why?

Apparently in 'deuse world' (where "every" means "some, and wet vs dry is a valid comparison) Bernie is in control of the weather.

I heard there are flying pigs their too.

Skeeter · 24 Oct 2015 at 00:09

Marvin said:
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?

Autosport

In a round about way, that would be good for Honda. 2 cars chewing though 10 engines each a year obviously isn't enough development for them, so perhaps 6 cars doing it will see them actually produce a vaugly competitive engine?

ajf · 24 Oct 2015 at 00:19

Just thinking, if the race does get cancelled, Hamilton would win the championship wouldn't he?
Probably would anyway, but it would be good for it to be with a race win/2nd etc.

muon · 24 Oct 2015 at 00:40

ajf said:
Just thinking, if the race does get cancelled, Hamilton would win the championship wouldn't he?
Probably would anyway, but it would be good for it to be with a race win/2nd etc.

66 points ahead with 75 to play for.

I don't think he wins, but Rosberg would be out.

ajf · 24 Oct 2015 at 01:08

Ah, yes, you're right.
I can't add up right

deuse · 24 Oct 2015 at 08:47

The_Abyss said:
Why?

Because it's the hurricane season there. Bernie should bring it forward like the Russian GP next year.
I would never book to go back home(Florida) this time of year.

Skeeter said:
Apparently in 'deuse world' (where "every" means "some, and wet vs dry is a valid comparison) Bernie is in control of the weather.

I heard there are flying pigs their too.

Another childish answer. Please grow up you're embarrassing yourself.

But I can't wait to see Jolyon Palmer race next year. Awesome news

Skeeter · 24 Oct 2015 at 09:15

Lol, traditional deuse subject change after a cheap dig and an attempt to cover the fact he's talking crap.

We all know your a troll doing it on purpose, there's no need to pretend any more.

Quartz · 24 Oct 2015 at 09:43

ajf said:
Just thinking, if the race does get cancelled, Hamilton would win the championship wouldn't he?

Someone mentioned that the circuit in Mexico might get damaged by the hurricane. If so, could they run the America race next weekend instead?

The_Abyss · 24 Oct 2015 at 10:23

Damaged? It isn't even completed yet!

dalin80 · 24 Oct 2015 at 11:02

Skeeter said:
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.

The WEC championship is 8 races long, 7x6h events and the 24 of LeMans, so 66 hours of racing and the cars are essentially built every other year with the following year for smaller bolt on upgrades so it kind of balances out.

Plus that tech is vastly more road relevant so for some of the manufactured it's R+D while for F1 teams that money is more thrown away on racing with little other gains.

Back to the matter in hand, **IF** the race is cancelled what will that do to the championship? Would Hamilton still need to beat Vettel or would it just be a matter of securing a handful of required points?

Ryan-3 · 24 Oct 2015 at 11:06

Skeeter said:
In a round about way, that would be good for Honda. 2 cars chewing though 10 engines each a year obviously isn't enough development for them, so perhaps 6 cars doing it will see them actually produce a vaugly competitive engine?

It would give us some good midfield racing.

Skeeter · 24 Oct 2015 at 11:08

Theres a 66 point gap. If the race happens this weekend Hamilton needs to outscore Vettel by 9 points to win the championship (3 races after that left, so 75 points available).

If the race doesn't happen then we drop to Vettel needing to outscore Hamilton by 16 points to keep the gap less than 50 points with 2 races remaining.

So if the race doesn't happen, Vettel needs to win or come 2nd in Mexico, with Hamilton coming 6th or lower or 10th or lower respectively.

If the race doesn't happen, Rosberg is out of it. But then he's been out of it since Hamilton put his name on a Mercedes contract.

deuse · 24 Oct 2015 at 11:28

Flash Flood Warning for Austin

I do hope it clears up and the FIA make a decision asap.

Quartz · 24 Oct 2015 at 11:30

What if the race is started but not completed and only half points are awarded? For Hamilton to clinch it he would need to come first or second, and Vettel 8th or not score respectively, right?

Emlyn_Dewar · 24 Oct 2015 at 11:53

The WDC is over anyway, does it really matter where it's won?
Sucks that this is going to be a wet race, it's a pretty good one dry!

CaptainRAVE · 24 Oct 2015 at 11:59

Lol, people are actually thinking that Vettel could win this? Possibly next season if Ferrari make a leap during the winter, but some people here are starting to sound like Sky. It is a case of when, not if.

Skeeter · 24 Oct 2015 at 12:06

Emlyn_Dewar said:
The WDC is over anyway, does it really matter where it's won?
Sucks that this is going to be a wet race, it's a pretty good one dry!

I don't think theres any chance of this being a wet race.

If it rains, it will be heavy enough to cancel the event.

Psycho Ned · 24 Oct 2015 at 12:19

When was the last totally cancelled F1 race (as in not a single lap ran not a red flagged one)? I can't ever remember one and have been watching since about 91!

Suspect today will be a washout but they may get Quali and the race ran tomorrow.

Skeeter · 24 Oct 2015 at 12:32

They have cancelled races due to be on the calendar during that season (Korea a couple of years back, Germany this year). But I can't remember the last one they all turned up to, tried to run, and then abandoned.

JRS will though...

Quartz · 24 Oct 2015 at 13:09

Skeeter said:
They have cancelled races due to be on the calendar during that season (Korea a couple of years back, Germany this year). But I can't remember the last one they all turned up to, tried to run, and then abandoned.

Wasn't there one in Malaysia which they did start but was very quickly abandoned?