In the round-up: Pierre Gasly told RaceFans he rated the Circuit of the Americas “at the top, not above Spa because Spa is a special one, but I think it’s in the top five.”
What they say
Gasly had his first chance to drive the Circuit of the Americas in dry conditions on Saturday:
I knew that I had only Q1 to do so in a way I really enjoyed it. On such a cool track I just tried to enjoy all the laps you get. It was a good session, I’ve felt good in the car since the beginning of the weekend: in the wet in the dry. In Q1 was a good performance. I think the package we have at the moment we showed in Suzuka it worked well in quali. This weekend I think we had another good chance to have a good performance. Of course it’s a shame not to carry on.
I think this penalty with the engine’s a bit silly. I don’t know if there is anything we can do to change it but of course as a driver you would like to do all the qualifying and just start in the position you deserve. Especially on a track like this I was really looking forward to drive in dry conditions, low fuel, flat-out. And yeah, was mega. I’d’ve liked to keep going but with the penalty it was impossible.
Quotes: Dieter Rencken
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Social media
Notable posts from Twitter, Instagram and more:
The signs of discontent among the @F1 teams are growing ever clearer: https://t.co/JzfL2RzI8W #F1 #USGP
— Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine) October 20, 2018
My @F1 weekend so far: I’ve had 4 people think I’m @Canelo and I’ve been asked to take a photo OF @josefnewgarden @AlexanderRossi @michaelandretti and some folks together. Good to be back! 😂 #USGP
— Conor Daly (@ConorDaly22) October 20, 2018
No flies on @GeorgeRussell63. Says he wants to see the awesome talent that is rising star @OconEsteban alongside him at Williams so they can go toe to toe. Brave. Good on yer George. #f1
— Byron Young (@byronf1) October 20, 2018
Uh oh Romain. Looks like you’ve lost your car for quali. Viviana says she’s going to be an F1 champion one day. I don’t doubt it. Look at that grin. @HaasF1Team @F1 @RGrosjean pic.twitter.com/W0YfZuVJ0o
— Will Buxton (@wbuxtonofficial) October 20, 2018
Fernando takes Good Morning America’s @RobMarciano on a lap of @COTA. That’s one pretty cool way to start your Saturday. 🇺🇸👌 #USGP pic.twitter.com/wFNs7IXDon
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 20, 2018
We have no other choice to be compliant with the new thresholds if we don't want to disappear by inertia. The uncertainty of a future e-WRX championship is not compatible with the calendar of our electrified offensive, which is starting now! That's why we are withdrawing from WRX
— Jean-Philippe Imparato (@JPImparato) October 19, 2018
If this Miami event is supposed to be a good advert for @F1 then FOM have failed miserably. What happened to the awesome London Live event we had that was also televised? Nothing they've done has since come close.
— Jordan (@F1_Jordan) October 20, 2018
Over the next two days, @Channel4 are dedicating 8 hours and 55 minutes to live @F1 action in primetime. Make the most of it, because it all changes in 2019… #C4F1
— The F1 Broadcasting Blog (@f1broadcasting) October 20, 2018
Alonso said he felt "fantastic" despite only qualifying 16th. "I think I'm 18-0 to my team mate, one of the greatest talents out there, so beating everyone with the same car is maximum satisfaction." #F1 #USGP pic.twitter.com/Iu5hKFO9ue
— RaceFans (@racefansdotnet) October 20, 2018
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Links
More motor racing links of interest:
Hamilton better than Schumacher, says Villeneuve (Reuters)
"There’s been too many negative stories. Too many question marks on how some races or championships were won. And being a great champion is more than just winning races."
"You need Lewis, I need Lewis and Formula One needs Lewis. I tell you what — if we have to go to $35 million, I will pay half."
Hamilton: Spoilt brat or national treasure? (Sky)
"His triumphs have not been as widely and warmly celebrated as those of, say, Sir Andy. And Hamilton has merely an OBE next to his name. Why? It's reasonable to suggest the following: accent, tax exile, lifestyle, skin colour."
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Comment of the day
Does Sergey Sirotkin deserve a second season at Williams?
He’s got more potential in the long-term than Kubica as he’s in the early-ish 20s while Kubica is closing the mid-30s, so, therefore, he has much less active years left than Sirotkin has.
Furthermore, I like Sirotkin as a person, so, therefore, losing him after only one season would be a little shame. I’d be OK with him being left without a drive in favor of someone like Ocon, but not as much in favor of someone who’s been away from this form of racing for a long time.
Jere (@Jerejj)
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Fer no.65 (@fer-no65)
21st October 2018, 1:27
Imparato’s tweets gave me goosebumps for some reason… to think we’re already THERE, you know? how’s F1 gonna cope? we’re thinking about generating new fans but the product is about to change massively and we don’t even know how or when…
David BR (@david-br)
21st October 2018, 1:52
In that Sky article the reporter (whoever he is, no idea) writes:
So this journalist extrapolates from one personal random meeting years ago that Hamilton is ‘not warm’ and therefore ‘the British’ (yes all of us out there) haven’t taken him to their ‘hearts.’ Ahh, because we’re all collectively lovely. Unlike Hamilton. Button though was charming. Right. Hamilton’s ‘fame’ has nothing to do, of course, with endless (typically white middle-class) journalists telling us how they don’t get on with him (or his tattoos etc.: yes dear reader, he has tattoos and stuff) – as though ‘everyone’ would or should naturally get on with them, because journalists are, as everyone knows, charm personified, especially when asking their innocent questions, and really fascinating. Please Sky reporter, just stick to the racing, presuming you’re capable as a ‘sports journalist.’
Scottie (@scottie)
21st October 2018, 2:04
I personally reckon Sergei would have been better applied to Torro Rosso, Kvyat has had plenty of chances and is lucky to be back in my opinion. Occon should get the final seat in a perfect world, as it would make for a great training ground for Russell!
Phylyp (@phylyp)
21st October 2018, 3:26
There’s times I feel there’s a lot wrong with F1, and my comments probably reflect the same.
Then I see a picture like the one at the top of the page, one that makes me whisper “wow!”, and see something of what attracted me to the sport.
Kudos to the photographer for the photo, and to Keith for choosing it!
BasCB (@bascb)
21st October 2018, 17:14
Ha, I know what you mean there @phylyp!
Phylyp (@phylyp)
21st October 2018, 3:28
Alonso’s comment to RF about outqualifying Vandoorne – kicking a dog when it’s down. Seriously, Alonso? Your point of comparison and pride is a teammate who has played #2 to you for several races?
Eff1
21st October 2018, 4:19
Yet you would defend Bottas playing number 2 to HAM as ‘its ok because HAM has outperformed BOT so it makes sense’. Just wow. Ever thought he really is just that chuffed with beating a highly rated driver 18-0?
Phylyp (@phylyp)
21st October 2018, 7:11
Have I defended Bottas in his #2 role? Save your straw man for another argument.
ColdFly (@)
21st October 2018, 11:08
You didn’t pick up on the sarcasm, @phylyp?
Phylyp (@phylyp)
21st October 2018, 11:29
@coldfly LOL :-) I missed that
Dale
21st October 2018, 4:14
Is there a reason why every 3rd article on here involves something Gasly says?
If we need to hear a driver opinion, can it at least be someone who isn’t so recently out of nappies … someone with some life and F1 experience maybe?
Karthik M
21st October 2018, 5:01
If only there was a way that you could ignore the articles you didn’t want to read. Damn, why doesn’t such a thing exist?
clones
21st October 2018, 8:21
His observation is still valid though.
How does your comment help advance the discussion ?
Increasingly I am seeing these type of comments “if you don’t like it don’t read it”. I agree that trolls should be ignored but not if there is constructive observation and criticism.
If you are happy with the status quo – there is no need to comment by putting someone else down. Instead – support your argument with why you think the status quo is ok , instead of a much ado about nothing platitude about “if you don’t like it ignore it”.
ColdFly (@)
21st October 2018, 11:12
The second sentence and reference to ‘recently out of nappies’ makes Karthik M‘s response a perfectly valid one, raising the level of the discussion 10-fold :P
Jere (@jerejj)
21st October 2018, 6:52
I agree; COTA is one of the best current F1-circuits as well as one of the best if not the best modern circuit.
– That’s a brave statement from JV.
– Thanks for the COTD. I didn’t expect to get it for today’s round-up. It’s been a little while since I last got the COTD for a round-up.
x303 (@x303)
21st October 2018, 10:41
I agree with you regarding Sirotkin. I don’t think he’s as bad as some portray him. I hope he gets a decent in the near future so we can see his true potential (doesn’t matter if you put an Hamilton or a Fangio in that Williams: it’s such a bad car it still would finish last).
socksolid (@socksolid)
21st October 2018, 7:24
I’m not so sure about sirotkin. The main reason he is in that williams is because he had the second biggest check book when williams were choosing their drivers. His results in junior categories are not that impressive although I didn’t watch gp2 enough to know how his season really went. In his both gp2 seasons he finished third in the series with massive gaps to p2 and p1. And worst of all he has not even been able to beat stroll in the same car. Something massa did with ease. Sirotkin in f1? Unless he buys a seat his speed doesn’t justify his spot in f1. Same as stroll.