awesome austin
question 1
Which sector of the circuit was your favourite to watch and why?
@hedgeryhoops : My favourite sector of the circuit would be the first, with such a unique blind first corner, which didn't cause as many incidents at the start as I thought it would! Not a scratch on any of the cars! Watching the cars go through the S's was also stunning to watch, if again not providing much in the way of racing.
@NigelBeechey : The middle sector was interesting and challenging. It would appear that if one turn goes wrong, then the whole lap is at stake! Turn 12 through to 20 are also interesting. A great mix of technicalities to master to achieve the most competitive lap.
@hedgeryhoops : My favourite sector of the circuit would be the first, with such a unique blind first corner, which didn't cause as many incidents at the start as I thought it would! Not a scratch on any of the cars! Watching the cars go through the S's was also stunning to watch, if again not providing much in the way of racing.
@NigelBeechey : The middle sector was interesting and challenging. It would appear that if one turn goes wrong, then the whole lap is at stake! Turn 12 through to 20 are also interesting. A great mix of technicalities to master to achieve the most competitive lap.
question 2
Who's performance did you most enjoy watching?
@alonsomanso : Felipe Massa's performance. He started 7th it wasn't his original place in the grid also started on the dirtiest part of the track so that 4th position means a lot after had a hard work since the start of the race.
@RobLMyers : Lewis Hamilton was outstanding through out the race. A good start considering he was on the dirty side of the track, two textbook passes on the Red Bull cars, a brilliant pit stop from McLaren - I don't think he put a wheel wrong. An outstanding drive and a thoroughly deserved win.
@marussiaf1will : Timo Glock's, he was close to the Caterhams all race and outqualified them both. Will be seeing that a lot more next year.
@alonsomanso : Felipe Massa's performance. He started 7th it wasn't his original place in the grid also started on the dirtiest part of the track so that 4th position means a lot after had a hard work since the start of the race.
@RobLMyers : Lewis Hamilton was outstanding through out the race. A good start considering he was on the dirty side of the track, two textbook passes on the Red Bull cars, a brilliant pit stop from McLaren - I don't think he put a wheel wrong. An outstanding drive and a thoroughly deserved win.
@marussiaf1will : Timo Glock's, he was close to the Caterhams all race and outqualified them both. Will be seeing that a lot more next year.
question 3
With Alonso and Vettel still battling for the WDC tite who do you think deserves to take the title in Brazil?
@cbeSudha : Both drivers are highly deserving in their own way. Vettel has not had a superior car for most of the season, but stuck with it and kept accumulating points. Finally when he got the fast car, maximized it to the utmost to pull off 4 wins in a row and take over the WDC lead. Alonso on the other hand in the slower F2012 has never given up and worked hard to stay within 13 points of Vettel going into the last race.
@joshbohnf1: Alonso. The Ferrari isn't and has never really been the quickest car yet Fernando is just 13 points off a man who has the luxury of the quickest car!
@jo_johnson63 : Good question! I think Red Bull deserved the WCC as you have to admire the team for their developmental skills in building a fantastic car. As for the WDC, I think Fernado Alonso deserves to win it over Sebastian Vettel. He has continuously wrung the neck out of that Ferrari wether it was performing well or not and has fought like hell each and every race. Sebastian seems to have to have the car performing well for him to also do well. I have to say though, that he kept his cool under pressure from Lewis and made no mistakes, which a season or two ago he would have done. I would have preferred Fernando to have driven the race fair and square. Instead Ferrari decided to change half the grid to suit themselves. Not illegal but as Damon said "not sporting".
@cbeSudha : Both drivers are highly deserving in their own way. Vettel has not had a superior car for most of the season, but stuck with it and kept accumulating points. Finally when he got the fast car, maximized it to the utmost to pull off 4 wins in a row and take over the WDC lead. Alonso on the other hand in the slower F2012 has never given up and worked hard to stay within 13 points of Vettel going into the last race.
@joshbohnf1: Alonso. The Ferrari isn't and has never really been the quickest car yet Fernando is just 13 points off a man who has the luxury of the quickest car!
@jo_johnson63 : Good question! I think Red Bull deserved the WCC as you have to admire the team for their developmental skills in building a fantastic car. As for the WDC, I think Fernado Alonso deserves to win it over Sebastian Vettel. He has continuously wrung the neck out of that Ferrari wether it was performing well or not and has fought like hell each and every race. Sebastian seems to have to have the car performing well for him to also do well. I have to say though, that he kept his cool under pressure from Lewis and made no mistakes, which a season or two ago he would have done. I would have preferred Fernando to have driven the race fair and square. Instead Ferrari decided to change half the grid to suit themselves. Not illegal but as Damon said "not sporting".
bonus question
What was your overall opinion on the COTA? Has your opinion changed from your initial thoughts ahead of the GP?
@Donz358 : I’ve fallen in love with COTA. I think it’s a fantastic circuit and looks fantastic. I’m also surprised at how busy it was – who said America won’t take to F1?
@DarshanChokhani : To begin with, I was sceptic about the track overall. Yes, it was slippery and I also read that the paddock needed a few adjustments as well but overall I have been reading quite a lot of praise from everyone. Huge crowd but real test is next year. The two new tracks have been the best F1 has seen in many years. Austin will only improve next year. I liked the observation tower idea a lot. And not to forget the Pirelli & organisers idea of having those cowboy hats.
@Donz358 : I’ve fallen in love with COTA. I think it’s a fantastic circuit and looks fantastic. I’m also surprised at how busy it was – who said America won’t take to F1?
@DarshanChokhani : To begin with, I was sceptic about the track overall. Yes, it was slippery and I also read that the paddock needed a few adjustments as well but overall I have been reading quite a lot of praise from everyone. Huge crowd but real test is next year. The two new tracks have been the best F1 has seen in many years. Austin will only improve next year. I liked the observation tower idea a lot. And not to forget the Pirelli & organisers idea of having those cowboy hats.