2012 US GP - Circuit of the Americas

[raymondu999]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMjsXrR6 ... ture=g-u-u[/youtube]

[dren]

Qualy:

1. Vettel
2. Webber
3. Hamilton

Race:

1. Vettel
2. Raikkonen
3. Alonso

Sadly, I see Vettel dominating this race, it is too much like Suzuka. I am curious to see how the Saubers do here. They could potentially be sneaky.

[KATO]

The Austin track looks amazing I read an article where indeed it said that the CoTA design did indeed from its start intend to be a compilation of all the best features of all the best F1 tracks in the world. I found that interesting that the MAIN person in charge always drove for this track to be taken in this direction. But with its own key element the it's drastic elevation change. I'm looking forward to this new track more then any other New Circut that weve seen thus far in its inagural run. I'm also hoping we don't see many incidents that because of the blind turn that is exiting turn one.. Would be a shame to see them run into a big pile up. I hope Grosjean Maldonado chill it..

[strad]

The Austin track looks amazing I read an article where indeed it said that the CoTA design did indeed from its start intend to be a compilation of all the best features of all the best F1 tracks in the world

You might be interested in the video I posted here..
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8563&start=3375

[Steven]

The following may be of interest:
http://www.optimumg.com/technical/simul ... rand-prix/

This is a simulation with an approximate Austin track. Those guys have made an attempt to predict the performance around the Austin circuit by mapping an "almost accurate" track into their existing simulator software.

[PlatinumZealot]

Just another video..

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t7xPu7rWHg[/youtube]

[KATO]

Thank you for the Vids guys!!

[Chuckjr]

The following may be of interest:
http://www.optimumg.com/technical/simul ... rand-prix/

This is a simulation with an approximate Austin track. Those guys have made an attempt to predict the performance around the Austin circuit by mapping an "almost accurate" track into their existing simulator software.

Outstanding article. Thank you for posting.

[prince]

I guess there is plenty of room for overtaking, not just through the long straight, but also on the broad curves. Expect lots of overtaking through the starting line and through first corner. I think it would NOT be easy for pole sitter to avoid attack from behind through first corner. Nice elevations throughout the circuit, makes it fun to watch.

It was a good experience running through the circuit on "F1 2012 CODEMASTERS".

[Hail22]

Found on F1Fanatic

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/u ... 2012-1.jpg

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/u ... 2012-3.jpg

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/u ... 2012-2.jpg

[Kiril Varbanov]

Formula 1 United States Grand Prix First Lap in Austin, Texas Style!

[Steven]

Circuit statistics from Williams F1:

RACE
Number of Laps: 56
Lap Distance: 5.513km
Race Distance: 308.728km
Circuit Direction: Anti-Clockwise
TRACK
Top Speed: 312kph
Average Speed: 188.6kph
Average Corner Speed: 120kph
Longest Straight: 1000 metres
Altitude: 149 metres above sea level
ENGINE
Fuel Laptime Penalty: 0.374 s/10kg
Full Throttle: 54% of lap
TYRES
Prime Tyre: Chrome Hard
Optional Tyre: White Medium
STRATEGY
Typical Strategy: 1 or 2 stop race
AERO
Downforce Level: High
Cooling Requirement: Low

[Forza]

Some pics from COTA pitlane

[hairy_scotsman]

So I stopped to refuel my Ferrari at the Shell station & Fernando Alonso pumped my gas!

[CMSMJ1]

So I stopped to refuel my Ferrari at the Shell station & Fernando Alonso pumped my gas!

Nice one mate - it was the least he could do...

I hope you also nipped to the Exxon garage for JB to give her a wipe down?