2014 USA GP Thread

[jens]

I wonder if when Bernie goes something will change to make F1 easier for new teams/smaller teams

Well, he but most of all FIA has to do something, because they need to guarantee 20 cars from what I can understand. Obviously a couple of races can be an exception, but not when the new season starts next year and entry list is empty.

So it is the matter of finding new (competent, competitive) teams or enforcing third cars... But that will be the discussion for the 2015 season.

[Tazio]

P3 Dunc', the weather looks nice!!!

Crap, I guess I have to be a Mercedes Honk now

Mercedes AMG will take a 25 per cent stake in MV Agusta as it looks to emulate rivals Audi with a move into the motorcycling market.

The deal will see Daimler AG's performance arm, Mercedes-AMG (which runs the marque's F1 effort), enter into a long-term partnership with the iconic Italian manufacturer. The partnership will also see Mercedes-AMG acquire a 25 per cent interest in MV Agusta Motor S.p.A.

Mercedes-AMG's move comes after rivals Audi completed the purchase of Ducati in 2012 for more than £700 million, though no figures of this deal were disclosed.

“In MV Agusta, we have found the perfect two-wheel partner for Mercedes-AMG,” said Mercedes-AMG Chief Executive Tobias Moers. “This manufacturer with a long tradition and Mercedes-AMG are connected not only by a long and successful racing history, but also by shared values and goals for the future – allowing the experience of utmost perfection, optimal performance and motorsport technology for the road. The cooperation with MV Agusta also underscores the importance of AMG as the sports-car and high-performance brand of Mercedes-Benz Cars. The partnership provides us with an entry into a world of additional high-performance enthusiasts

[Duncan]

FP3 was interesting. Hamilton had a spin right in front of where we were sitting. Williams appeared where I expexted them to be behind Mercedes and ahead of Ferrari. Lotus have reverted to the double nose...

Times were all over the place until the last ten minutes when everybody put on soft tires and did a few quick laps. No real suprises in the order in the end.

[steveaki13]

Quali time

Its just whether Lewis can cope and get the expected pole.

Having been in front all weekend.

[Tazio]

Quali Steve!@!

[steveaki13]

Vettel looking relaxed. He will be happy to have some fun from the back I guess.

Grosjean looking wayward

[Tazio]

[Tazio]

Typical if Alonso does his best time in Q2. Why does he always do dat!

[steveaki13]

Hamilton calling his car a "thing" (this things got a vibration)

Plenty of others would fancy a go in that thing

What a lap by Rosberg 1:36.2

[Tazio]

Right Steve, and Slash made it into Q3!!