Turn 19, section 10, row 25, seat 1. No complaints! Great view of 18, 19, and 20 plus I could see them come up the hill to turn 1, take the turn, and charge down the other side.
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That's the last grandstand I sat at during the last USGP. The first several GPs they didn't even have stands there. Have also had seats on the front straight. Which isn't that great for watching, but it's way cooler since you are in the shade. Turn 12-18 area are the best to watch any race at since that is where most of the passing takes place. Especially turn 12.
I can’t believe Hamilton and Leclerc were DQd! Go Max!
Yep! I think they called it HAAS Hill back in the day. It was definitely a cool experience! I still think the best seat in the place is on my couch in front of the TV.
and it was an absolute circus! It’s kind of hard to wrap your head around the fact that 432,000 people came through the gate over three days. Turns out RBR and MCL had to raise the ride heights of their cars because they knew the floorboards were wearing too fast. Not the first time it has happened since RBR was lifting at Eau Rouge in Belgium and had to raise the car in Singapore. It would explain why Max just didn't just pull a 10-20 second lead at COTA. I really wonder if they checked all the cars, which ones would not have passed. Speculations says over half of the grid might have been DQ'ed if they checked.
Yep! I think they called it HAAS Hill back in the day. It was definitely a cool experience! I still think the best seat in the place is on my couch in front of the TV.
The amount of people that went this year versus 2017 when my wife and I went is pretty unreal.
Watching the telecast this year, it was blatantly obvious how much more people were there.
Was happy to watch from the couch this year
but glad you got to experience it! Thank you, sir! It was a must see and I've seen it!The amount of people that went this year versus 2017 when my wife and I went is pretty unreal.
Watching the telecast this year, it was blatantly obvious how much more people were there.
Was happy to watch from the couch this year
The couch is THE play and A/C is underrated! It was stupid HOT and as one of the Haas reps said of the crowds... "If you didn't have CoVid before, you do now!" Last edited:
I was talking with a friend this weekend while watching on TV. Going live would be an experience, but honestly the TV coverage is great and a heck of a lot cheaper and more comfortable.
I went to the US GP in Texas for 2021. It was like $300 for 3 days general admission. I had a folding chair sleeve slung over my shoulder but instead of a chair it was stacked with sandwiches and beer. There were so many people and not enough security that people started running past them into the GA sections to get a seat. It was a madhouse but everyone was well-behaved and friendly.
Before the race the marines had chinooks fly overhead for the anthem and the pilots were looking down at us waving out the windows. Everyone was just happy to be there.
I did MotoGP there the month prior and got to ride the track, too. MotoGP was insane, way louder than F1, the wrecks and slides were amazing. All the manufacturers have demo tents with their bikes set up for you to ride in between races.
If I did F1 in North America again I’d do Montreal. I’ve been to that track when it was covered in snow in the off-season. There is a giant casino right in the middle of it. I’d do Vegas too but only if someone bought my ticket!
Before the race the marines had chinooks fly overhead for the anthem and the pilots were looking down at us waving out the windows. Everyone was just happy to be there.
I did MotoGP there the month prior and got to ride the track, too. MotoGP was insane, way louder than F1, the wrecks and slides were amazing. All the manufacturers have demo tents with their bikes set up for you to ride in between races.
If I did F1 in North America again I’d do Montreal. I’ve been to that track when it was covered in snow in the off-season. There is a giant casino right in the middle of it. I’d do Vegas too but only if someone bought my ticket!
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It would be a crazy experience to see a F1 car go full tilt through Eau Rouge and Radion 
Monaco is nice, watched it from a boat in the harbor one’s. I still like spa a lot too, infrastructures hasn’t been nice there in the 90’s ,.. still o’rouge is something else!!
Almost forgot to mention the Red Bull ring, beautiful area and you see a lot of the track if you choose a seat in a higher area.
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This is what I was meaning. You get to see the whole track on TV.
2021 USGP Austin, TX Circuit of the Americas
I would LOVE to attend Spa before I die. That's always been my favorite track on the F1 circuit. Maybe someday....
I actually got to meet Mr."Fok smash" (and the drivers) Saturday morning at a meet and greet. He seemed like he would be a blast to buy a beer and listen to him tell stories/rant!
SPA! Not a shred of doubt in my mind...
If one thing Drive to Survive did right was to make Guenther Steiner a brand name in F1.
It would be more crazy to have an opportunity to drive an F1 car at SPA!
Anyone else watching the Vegas race live tonight?
And holy crap…. Donny freaking Osmond just did a great rendition of the national anthem! LoL. I was all into Martin’s usual cringy PIT lane walk, and wasn’t expecting that nice little surprise. How old is he now anyway?
And holy crap…. Donny freaking Osmond just did a great rendition of the national anthem! LoL. I was all into Martin’s usual cringy PIT lane walk, and wasn’t expecting that nice little surprise. How old is he now anyway?
Man, there’s a blast from the past! I remember him from the old Team Pointless days! Kind of an anti-Miata.net Miata club. Holy crap it’s been awhile…
That drain cover sucking up off the track and blowing sparks everywhere the other day was crazy.
Pretty good race actually…. Fuckin’ Max, wins again! LoL
Leclerc showed his mettle tonight for sure; that pass on the last lap was legit.
Leclerc showed his mettle tonight for sure; that pass on the last lap was legit.
For the very first time I won’t (Definitely Won’t) be cheering for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton: Toto Wolff 'surprised' by Ferrari decision but 'holds no grudge'
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff describes Lewis Hamilton's decision to join Ferrari in 2025 as a "surprise" but says it could provide the opportunity to "do something bold".
www.bbc.com
WHAmilton is deperate for an 8th win...which I do not see happening with either MER or FER. FER still seems to have their head up their ass and can't see to make strategic OR tactical decisions.For the very first time I won’t (Definitely Won’t) be cheering for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton: Toto Wolff 'surprised' by Ferrari decision but 'holds no grudge'
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff describes Lewis Hamilton's decision to join Ferrari in 2025 as a "surprise" but says it could provide the opportunity to "do something bold".www.bbc.com
Yeah a pretty weird decision on his part for sure. Ferrari is where careers go to die.
I see MB getting their mojo back and getting him the big number 8 before I see Ferrari figuring out how to stop tripping on their dick.
I see MB getting their mojo back and getting him the big number 8 before I see Ferrari figuring out how to stop tripping on their dick.
I guess this means he will have to learn to white in Italian.For the very first time I won’t (Definitely Won’t) be cheering for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton: Toto Wolff 'surprised' by Ferrari decision but 'holds no grudge'
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff describes Lewis Hamilton's decision to join Ferrari in 2025 as a "surprise" but says it could provide the opportunity to "do something bold".www.bbc.com
Working on a couple different ways to convert my negatives to digital. Here is one I took of Senna at the Montreal GP.
Watching Senna race isn't a negative...
.In all seriousness, that's cool! I was going to take leave in '91, to go to SPA...but my leave got cancelled due to others having family emergencies that precluded me taking leave at that time.
Did go to the US F1 at Indy in 2001 and Australia in 2011.
I love that Max Verstappen is kicking LH's ass!
I vividly remember watching Senna's fatal crash live on television when I was like 10 years old.
Considering how rule changes turn favor to one brand or another for a cycle that lasts a couple years. LH could be jumping into a garbage truck. Ferrari hasn't been able to capitalize on any of the previous ones while Red Bull and MB have. Then again it could be that LH's head has swelled up from all the patting himself on the back that he has not kept up with the other drivers.For the very first time I won’t (Definitely Won’t) be cheering for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton: Toto Wolff 'surprised' by Ferrari decision but 'holds no grudge'
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff describes Lewis Hamilton's decision to join Ferrari in 2025 as a "surprise" but says it could provide the opportunity to "do something bold".www.bbc.com
My hope is that he ends up driving a red garbage truck around the back of the pack and we get to watch him cry every week about Ferrari not doing anything he needs to win.
LH knows that if he wants to be the “greatest” he has to win with Ferrari. Because Ferrari is F1.
And jumping to Ferrari in addition to jumping when Ferrari is mid pack would show it’s “him” not the car, because he can win anywhere.
It’s about legacy at this point, which I can understand.
And jumping to Ferrari in addition to jumping when Ferrari is mid pack would show it’s “him” not the car, because he can win anywhere.
It’s about legacy at this point, which I can understand.
Wondering if he has done a test session for Ferrari to compare his time with Leclerc? Maybe Ferrari is getting a has been?
He’s 39, it’s impossible to be in your prime in a physical sport.
Biggest bang for the buck is his development skills and process.
Ferrari loses in the off season for the last 15 years.
They don’t push the envelope with design as much as others. They come out with updates during the year that are competitive with other mfg updates
But they are playing catch up.
Lewis like schu will hopefully entice a larger network of skilled design people to join.
Biggest bang for the buck is his development skills and process.
Most ridiculous statement I’ve heard in a while…..or are you talking developing “politics”
in F1?
Most ridiculous statement I’ve heard in a while…..or are you talking developing “politics”
in F1?
Looks like the amount of money they are spending for this move could have been (better) spent as bait for those skilled design people.
Losing Senna was a heartbreaking time in F1. Almost as bad was the paralysis of Wayne Rainey in a crash in GP500 motorcycle racing. Both were super talented world champions.
Everywhere he goes the car is better then when he got there and when he leaves there is a bigger drop off.
It’s not a debate as it’s been said multiple times by not only drivers but engineers.
Like him it not, it’s a fact by the people in the sport
They don’t come and haven’t come
What “superstar” has been there since schu brought his squad 30 years ago.
No one they have hired on the aero or design side has been the best in the sport.
This hangs in my dining room, signed by Senna, Berger, Boutsen and Alesi.
Been a Senna fan since his start.
Been a Senna fan since his start.
Not worth the effort, he is like this deathbeforewtf guy. Know it all, and accept no other option no matter how sound.
Have been on one of these boats in 94 during the race
and worked in the pit lane during a support race (Porsche Supercup).
Have to remember that ferarri will be hungey to help hamilton perform. They have had a few bad runs and they dont want the general public to loose the perception of "ferarri is F1, F1 is ferarri". If hamilton is a back filler, this could honestly destroy their reputation.
They will be throwing truck loads of cash at that '25 car, to the point of huge debt, just to maintain their image and spot. In that order.
They will be throwing truck loads of cash at that '25 car, to the point of huge debt, just to maintain their image and spot. In that order.
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