United States Grand Prix
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Nico Rosberg took pole position after the qualifying session for this weekend’s 2014 Formula One United States Grand Prix, with his teammate Lewis Hamilton completing a Mercedes AMG front row lock out at the Circuit of the Americas where the race is being held. The German’s time in Q3 was a brisk 1:36.067, with the Briton close behind with a 1:36.443. Behind them will start the two Williams drivers Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa in third and fourth spots, respectively. Position five will be filled by Infiniti Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo while Ferrari’s...
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2014 Formula One United States Grand Prix Weather ForecastAfter a three-week break, Formula One is back on this weekend with the United States Grand Prix. And with just three races left this year, including this Sunday’s run, the tension between the top drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg of Mercedes AMG is likely higher than ever. Hamilton...
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2014 Formula One United States Grand Prix PreviewRound 17 of the 2014 Formula One World Championship brings us to Austin, Texas for the United States Grand Prix. This will be the third time that an F1 race will be held at the circuit, whose eclectic mix of corners, both fast and slow, makes the event technically demanding for the drivers and...
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Jay Leno Visits McLaren F1 At Austin's COTA: VideoJay Leno was down in Austin, Texas over the weekend to enjoy the Formula One United States Grand Prix, but since he’s not your average F1 fan he managed to get a much closer look at the action and some of the parties involved. Thankfully, he was kind enough to film it all for his online...
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More Records Fall Following Formula One United States GPDespite having the 2013 Formula One Wold Championship title already in the bag, Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel has shown no let-up in his desire to keep winning after breaking yet another record during yesterday’s United States Grand Prix. His victory at the Circuit of the Americas...
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Formula One United States Grand Prix Weather ForecastWeather conditions are looking good for this weekend’s 2013 Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Skies will be partly cloudy, which means there could still be some rain, while the top temperature is expected to reach a warm 81 degrees F (27...
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The Formula One United States Grand Prix returns this year, for only the second time at the Circuit of the Americas, in Austin, Texas, and once again the local race is the penultimate event on the 2013 calendar. Unlike last year, however, the championship has already been decided, with Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel securing his fourth title two races back in India. Still, there should be plenty of excitement in store for this weekend, with most of the drivers set to hit the grid. We say “most” of the drivers as Lotus’ Kimi Räikkönen is sitting out the...
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Was The U.S. Grand Prix A Financial Success? VideoBy almost all accounts, the inaugural United States Grand Prix at Austin, Texas’ Circuit of the Americas was a success. Those in attendance, from Formula One drivers through F1 fans, praised the track, the venue and the parties involved in making the race a success. Only Jackie Stewart seemed...
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Will Football Cause The FIA To Reschedule The 2013 U.S. Grand Prix?Formula One racing may be the most popular form of motorsports in the world, but when it comes to the United States, Big 12 college football may very well take precedence. With a population of 820,611 residents, Austin is the fourth-largest city in Texas. It’s also home to the University of...
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First Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Delivered To U.S. Sells For $1.125 MillionA Ferrari-organized charity auction coinciding with this past weekend’s United States Grand Prix saw the star attraction of the event, the very first F12 Berlinetta offered for sale in the U.S., delivered to its new owner Larry Roth of Long Island. All proceeds of the auction, a sum of $1.5...
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Formula One championship alive with Hamilton win at USGPWhat a race! Thanks to the efforts of several drivers at yesterday’s United States Grand Prix, the 2012 Formula One World Championship title will now go down to the wire at the final race in Brazil. McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton took out top honors at the USGP’s first race at the newly...
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Sebastian Vettel Qualifies On Pole For United States Grand PrixRed Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel is in prime position to take out his third world championship in a row thanks to his efforts at today's qualifying session for the 2012 Formula One United States Grand Prix. The German youngster was dominant in practice and now he’s fastest of the...
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This weekend’s United States Grand Prix is a very important race, not only because it’s the first Formula One race Stateside in five years, but because we could see a champion crowned at its conclusion. Coming to a new circuit always presents challenges to drivers and teams, especially when determining the ideal setup for cars, so tensions will be high across the paddock. To make matters worse, the weather can be very varied in Texas, with lots of wind and drops in temperature, so this could be a factor. The weather for the area surrounding Austin’s Circuit of the Americas...
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Formula 1 United States Grand Prix PreviewFormula One has returned to the United States for the first time since the 2007 race, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. The home of the United States Grand Prix has since moved to the newly-built, Hermann Tilke-designed Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, which...
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FIA Confirms 2012 F1 Calendar, United States GP Set For Nov. 18It’s official. Austin, Texas will play host to the American leg of the 2012 Formula 1 season starting on November 18 of next year. This sees the return of F1 to the U.S. after the last race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway back in 2007. Going by the title, United States Grand Prix, the new race...
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