2025 Race 19 - USA

[F1nKS]

In two weeks, the USA Race in Austin. Turn 1 is a place where things can go a little crazy. Maybe we see the Battle of Turn One Heights erupt in the Papaya Civil War.

[airshifter]

I really enjoy the COTA track, and I think it's usually a great track for showing the all around performance of the cars on the grid. There is enough variation in corner speeds, elevation changes, and corner profiles to keep it interesting and keep the drivers on their toes. I wish I could find an old thread here where someone that lived local to the track gave impressions, early photos, etc.

And I agree that things could erupt with McLaren. Oscar's radio calls at Singapore made it clear that he wasn't happy, and I think the gloves will be off at some point.... maybe. Oscar is usually really calm and might be able to just chill and get things done on track. He doesn't seem the type to be easily shaken, and Lando usually isn't aggressive enough to push things much on track.

But with Red Bull having seemingly sorted some things out, Max might still be in the mix, potentially taking points from the lead drivers. This could end up being really important for the WDC, because if he is anywhere between the two McLaren drivers points can shift in bigger chunks than if they finish in consecutive positions.



Being that it's my bonus GP in FGP, I hope for a podium of Max, followed by Yuki and Isack.