2014 US of A Grand Prix Discussion Thread

Post by **Londoner** » 30 Oct 2014, 17:49

Whilst most of us already know Vettel is likely to be taking his sixth engine of the year this weekend, another penalty has just been announced, for Jenson Button, as he's taking a gearbox change.

Penalties galore for this weekend and for the final two races of the season? I sure hope so, we need something suitably rejectful to happen after the week we've had here.

Post by **Miguel98** » 30 Oct 2014, 18:13

Lotus new nose for this weekend.

AustralianStig · Post by **AustralianStig** » 30 Oct 2014, 19:33

I believe Lotus are still running the twin-tusk nose until the end of the year - this is just testing for 2015.

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 30 Oct 2014, 20:04

I bet Lotus would trade that new nose for an early run with their new Mercedes engines. It wouldn't matter much since they are still one of the worst Renault teams.

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 30 Oct 2014, 20:12

Balls to this contrived, artificial and unrealistic F1 racing, ITV4 is showing Driven! (UK only)

Now that's proper racing, that is.

Post by **mario** » 30 Oct 2014, 20:17

AustralianStig wrote:I believe Lotus are still running the twin-tusk nose until the end of the year - this is just testing for 2015.

That is correct - they are using this as an opportunity to test a potential 2015 spec nose in the practise sessions given that they can then correlate the data against a known benchmark (the 2014 spec nose), but there are currently no plans to make a switch this year.

good_Ralf · Post by **good_Ralf** » 30 Oct 2014, 20:45

Williams IIRC had bad-handling car in 2013, but one that worked well in low grip/high downforce conditions (Bottas made Q3 in the wet in Canada and on the slippery COTA track). Ironically this year it is the other way round, Williams struggle in races with high downforce but I think there will another podium finish for one of the drivers, most likely Bottas after that drive last year.

Post by **Miguel98** » 30 Oct 2014, 21:28

FIA have confirmed what's qualifying rules for this weekend.

4 cars out in Q3, 4 others in Q2.

Post by **Londoner** » 30 Oct 2014, 21:53

A titbit of good news for Caterham and Marussia - they won't be penalised for missing the race

I can see Todt being a complete anus about this though, now that he's been informed by the stewards.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 30 Oct 2014, 22:01

East Londoner wrote:A titbit of good news for Caterham and Marussia - they won't be penalised for missing the race

I can see Todt being a complete anus about this though, now that he's been informed by the stewards.

Why would Todt suddenly care about F1? He's been probably the most useless FIA President ever...

Dj_bereta · Post by **Dj_bereta** » 30 Oct 2014, 22:10

East Londoner wrote:A titbit of good news for Caterham and Marussia - they won't be penalised for missing the race

I can see Todt being a complete anus about this though, now that he's been informed by the stewards.

I'm wondering if Sauber will appeal for a punishment for Marussia.

noiceinmydrink · Post by **noiceinmydrink** » 30 Oct 2014, 22:13

Dj_bereta wrote:I'm wondering if Sauber will appeal for a punishment for Marussia.

I will murder a small pony and drink Mountain Dew if that happens. Don't be dicks, Sadber.

Sublime_FA11C · Post by **Sublime_FA11C** » 30 Oct 2014, 22:51

Well they arent. The playing field isnt level among Marussia, Caterham and Sauber. Sauber will spend a lot of money on racing, logistics and transportation not to mention incur wear and tear on limited components. Suppose in a madcap double-points finale Caterham score a 10th or 9th place? That would be fair enough vs. Marussia but it would be unfair to Sauber. Esp. if they had to take a penalty or suffered retirements due to worn out machinery?

GwilymJJames · Post by **GwilymJJames** » 30 Oct 2014, 22:54

East Londoner wrote:A titbit of good news for Caterham and Marussia - they won't be penalised for missing the race

I can see Todt being a complete anus about this though, now that he's been informed by the stewards.

Well I for one am glad the FIA are being kept in the loop as it were.

I understand Jean Todt now gets 95% of his news from stewards reports.

nome66 · Post by **nome66** » 30 Oct 2014, 23:41

Miguel98 wrote:

Lotus new nose for this weekend.

Finally! the first nose bothered me to no end.

noiceinmydrink · Post by **noiceinmydrink** » 31 Oct 2014, 00:25

what have you done to your face

nome66 · Post by **nome66** » 31 Oct 2014, 00:34

every one is getting a new front fascia this weekend, it seems

James1978 · Post by **James1978** » 31 Oct 2014, 09:24

Early nomination for RotR: Daniel Ricciardo's facial hair.

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 31 Oct 2014, 10:04

Did Ricciardo tried to go full Texas cowboy right there? If he did, it is a pathetic attempt. He had more than two weeks to prepare and instead he shows up with a 5 day beard.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 31 Oct 2014, 10:31

DanielPT wrote:I bet Lotus would trade that new nose for an early run with their new Mercedes engines. It wouldn't matter much since they are still one of the worst Renault teams.

Now that Caterham skips Austin, they ARE the worst

dinizintheoven · Post by **dinizintheoven** » 31 Oct 2014, 12:06

Mexicola wrote:
what have you done to your face

Ian Fraser Kilmister wrote:He wants to be like me!

I'm fully expecting to see a huge Ace of Spades drawn on Daniel Ricciardo's car now, maybe a Jack Daniel's logo or two, and two inexplicable giant lumps on one of the sidepods.

noiceinmydrink · Post by **noiceinmydrink** » 31 Oct 2014, 12:45

And a crippling alcohol and sex addiction!

Jan Magnussen · Post by **Rob Dylan** » 31 Oct 2014, 13:24

I missed Driven?
Well I guess that's it then... *gunshot*

dinizintheoven · Post by **dinizintheoven** » 31 Oct 2014, 17:05

Mexicola wrote:And a crippling alcohol and sex addiction!

Crippling? The man with the Rickenbacker bass is 68. I can think of a lot of people in far worse shape than him at half that age...

noiceinmydrink · Post by **noiceinmydrink** » 31 Oct 2014, 17:24

dinizintheoven wrote:
Mexicola wrote:And a crippling alcohol and sex addiction!

Crippling? The man with the Rickenbacker bass is 68. I can think of a lot of people in far worse shape than him at half that age...

Crippling to normal human beings anyway, and Lemmy is pretty feckin' far from normal. Come to think of it, anyone who plays Rickenbacker basses are pretty damn badass. Les Claypool, Cliff Burton, Jesse F. Keeler, Mani, Nick Oliveri, Scott Reeder, I could go on.

This thread is about Lemmy now.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 31 Oct 2014, 17:30

Sutil has a nice helmet this weekend.

pablo_h · Post by **pablo_h** » 31 Oct 2014, 18:04

Mexicola wrote:This thread is about Lemmy now.

Very well then. Drinking and sex is good you know, I approve.
I used to like him before I know about all the ww2 german stuff, not so much now.

On topic, I thought I was blind when I couldn't find a thread about this GP a couple of days ago here, with so much happening leading up to it.

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 31 Oct 2014, 18:54

Shizuka wrote:
Sutil has a nice helmet this weekend.

Looks like Adrians over compensating for something....

roblo97 · Post by **roblo97** » 31 Oct 2014, 19:28

Massa, why are you still in F1? :roll:

That spin was lame.

Post by **tommykl** » 31 Oct 2014, 19:48

Mexicola wrote:Les Claypool, Cliff Burton, Jesse F. Keeler, Mani, Nick Oliveri, Scott Reeder, I could go on.

I will add Geddy Lee to that list.

noiceinmydrink · Post by **noiceinmydrink** » 31 Oct 2014, 20:00

tom sawyee ftw

Alextrax52 · Post by **Alextrax52** » 31 Oct 2014, 20:30

Hamilton has car problems? The fanboys will be crying sabotage now I just know it

Post by **Miguel98** » 31 Oct 2014, 20:39

Can someone please explain to me, what's this "Virtual Safety Car"?

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 31 Oct 2014, 20:40

Freeze-O-Kimi wrote:Hamilton has car problems? The fanboys will be crying sabotage now I just know it

I seem to read more people predicting various fan boys crying about conspiracy than fan boys actually crying about conspiracy. Very strange.

noiceinmydrink · Post by **noiceinmydrink** » 31 Oct 2014, 20:48

Miguel98 wrote:Can someone please explain to me, what's this "Virtual Safety Car"?

It's the name of the new yellow flag slow down system something completely stupid.

Faustus · Post by **Faustus** » 31 Oct 2014, 21:49

Mexicola wrote:This thread is about Lemmy now.

Lemmy is immortal.

When the nuclear apocalypse comes, the Earth will be left to the cockroaches, Colin Kolles and Lemmy.

Post by **Bobby Doorknobs** » 01 Nov 2014, 02:06

Earlier, Benie said there may be 14 cars on the grid in 2015. Now, there could be 12 cars on the grid in Austin, as Lotus, Force India and Sauber are threatening to boycott the race. Why? Because the sport's too bathplugging expensive. :evil:

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/n ... out-threat

Cynon · Post by **Cynon** » 01 Nov 2014, 03:00

Simtek wrote:Earlier, Benie said there may be 14 cars on the grid in 2015. Now, there could be 12 cars on the grid in Austin, as Lotus, Force India and Sauber are threatening to boycott the race. Why? Because the sport's too bathplugging expensive. http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/n ... out-threat

This race is already a farce. Why not make it worse?

CoopsII · Post by **CoopsII** » 01 Nov 2014, 09:02

Cynon wrote:
Simtek wrote:Earlier, Benie said there may be 14 cars on the grid in 2015. Now, there could be 12 cars on the grid in Austin, as Lotus, Force India and Sauber are threatening to boycott the race. Why? Because the sport's too bathplugging expensive. http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/n ... out-threat

This race is already a farce. Why not make it worse?

2005 ruined F1 in the US so hopefully another farcical race this weekend will do similar and kill it dead. Not because I dont want F1 to race in the US, quite the opposite, but I think its just about the only thing that could make Bernie and co. sit up and pay attention. They dont care about teams going under but they may just care about the PR damage to their sport such an occurrence may cause.

andrew2209 · Post by **andrew2209** » 01 Nov 2014, 10:03

Please don't kill F1 in the USA, I like COTA, and I think there's a market for it, especially with Haas joining in 2016.

Threaten to boycott the Abu Dhabi GP, that will make Bernie do something.