Speed trap numbers. This list is from prior to the end of the first practice of the weekend. Look at all the Mercs at the top. Also note Hamilton's speed converts to just above 225mph.
Hamilton in hat rejection dejection Newly crowned world champion Lewis Hamilton has been left ‘distraught’ and ‘unable to enjoy his new title’ after Nico Rosberg rejected his gift of a ‘best team mate ever’ cap. ‘Lewis really wanted to get Nico a present and noticed that he often wears caps,’ said a source close to the British driver. ‘So when it was all rainy in Austin the other day, he made a special trip to the shops to get him a cap embroidered with the message ‘Best teammate ever!!!’ and then a smiley face. He didn’t have to do that. He could have done something he really enjoys like going to a piano store with Jay Z or looking at gold jewellery with Rihanna or zooming about on a jet ski with a dog, but he thought it was important to buy Nico something nice.’ Insiders say Hamilton arranged for Paddy Lowe to sneak the cap into the drivers’ cool down room so that he could present it to Rosberg after the race. ‘Lewis didn’t want to make a big fuss so he just casually tossed the cap to Nico,’ our insider revealed. ‘Unfortunately, Nico didn’t even look at it and just threw it back. Lewis was really upset.’ Team insiders say Hamilton is ‘inconsolable’ about the thoughtfully purchased cap rejection and is currently undecided about what to do with the specially-made ‘Best second-best Mercedes driver in the world!!!’ T-shirt. Sniff Petrol... BTW, did you know Sniff Petrol is the work of one of the staff writers from Top Gear?
He also wrote a book, very recently published, called "And on That Bombshell: Inside the Madness and Genius of Top Gear".
If this is true, expect a significant livery change for Force India. F1: Force India set for Aston Martin deal (racer.com)
.....and exactly which country will McLaren Honda start from in this race? " the two planned changes will take his engine count for the year to 11 and is expected to result in a 50-place grid penalty. " How does one do a 50-place grid penalty in a 20 car field?
The reason they give 50 place penalty (instead of only saying you are starting last) is that if other teams have penalties then there is a means to determine who actually starts last.
The US GP, and now the Mexico GP is not being shown on cable here in the Vancouver BC area (Canada if you must). It got pre-empted by football last week and this race , horse racing takes precedence of Formula 1. AAAUUURRRGGHHH!!! :shocked:
I'm surprised that much altitude makes so much difference. Monaco wings producing Monza downforce in Mexico - Nico Rosberg (espn.co.uk)
The odd way that Aston Martin is coming to F1 Talk about tangled and twisted machinations of people that are super rich. https://joesaward.wordpress.com/2015/10/31/sexing-up-force-india/
If it's dry, will the Mercedes brakes make it to the end of the race? If it's wet, could this be Verstappen's first win?
With a 90% chance of rain, tomorrow's race might just be as exciting as last week's And that's a good thing!