2014 F1 Pool

[Pleng]

Yes double points is definitely happening, despite universal criticism

[Vital Spark]

Pete, I've got a brilliant idea. How about we kind of follow suit and get double points for the top scorer in the pool for the last race?

VS
(It then give's me half a chance of beating Mr.VS)

[bsdk1960]

Pete, I've got a brilliant idea. How about we kind of follow suit and get double points for the top scorer in the pool for the last race?

VS
(It then give's me half a chance of beating Mr.VS)

I'm in

[lindosfan1]

So am I

[PeteC]

Nice try. ......but as I'm opposed to the F1 gimmick I couldn't in good conscience agree to it on here.

It could seriously backfire if the true F1 champion loses it, and by that I mean if Rosberg wins it because of this crazy deal. Wait for the fireworks in the sporting community if that happens.

Ecclestone and Blatter should get married and simply disappear. Pete

[Terry]

........Ecclestone and Blatter should get married and simply disappear. Pete

Quote of the year Pete - Quote of the year.

[PeteC]

Some fact and some gossip this morning:

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/29638594

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/29633138

[Pleng]

Caterham could miss US Grand Prix

Never mind the US Grand Prix, by the sounds of things they'll most likely not be seen again at any venue.

[richard]

Nice try. ......but as I'm opposed to the F1 gimmick I couldn't in good conscience agree to it on here.

It could seriously backfire if the true F1 champion loses it, and by that I mean if Rosberg wins it because of this crazy deal. Wait for the fireworks in the sporting community if that happens.

Ecclestone and Blatter should get married and simply disappear. Pete

and I hope Hamilton builds a cushion to combat that happening. It's crazy insomuch as a driver will perform differently in order to preserve points already gained. My gut feel is it will be abolished eventually

[Pleng]

It looks unlikely to survive into next season but you never can tell with the muppets that run this show!

[Pleng]

Caterham to miss next two races

Maurissa to miss next race

There will be just 18 cars at next weekends US grand prix.

[PeteC]

Practice 1 and 2 in Texas will be over when you wake up in the morning....but plenty of time until practice 3 and qualifying Saturday Texas time.. Don't forget your picks. Pete

[PeteC]

Qualifying results:

Driver Team Fastest Lap
1 ROS Mercedes 1:36.067
2 HAM Mercedes 1:36.443
3 BOT Williams 1:36.906
4 MAS Williams 1:37.205
5 RIC Red Bull 1:37.244
6 ALO Ferrari 1:37.610
7 BUT McLaren 1:37.655
8 MAG McLaren 1:37.706
9 RAI Ferrari 1:37.804
10 SUT Sauber 1:38.810
11 MAL Lotus 1:38.467
12 PER Force India 1:38.554
13 HUL Force India 1:38.598
14 KVY Toro Rosso 1:38.699
15 VER Toro Rosso 1:39.250
16 GUT Sauber 1:39.555
17 VET Red Bull 1:39.621
18 GRO Lotus 1:39.679

[PeteC]

Hamilton wins, Rosberg second, Ricciardo third.....more later.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/29874487

[PeteC]

Fastest lap: Vettel. More later. Superbru won't update until morning SA time.

Driver Car Team Grid Fastest Lap Race Time Points
1 Lewis Hamilton 44 Mercedes 2 1:41.929 1:40:04.785 25
2 Nico Rosberg 6 Mercedes 1 1:41.932 +00:04.314 18
3 Daniel Ricciardo 3 Red Bull 5 1:42.831 +00:25.560 15
4 Felipe Massa 19 Williams 4 1:42.971 +00:26.924 12
5 Valtteri Bottas 77 Williams 3 1:42.505 +00:30.992 10
6 Fernando Alonso 14 Ferrari 6 1:41.474 +01:35.231 8
7 Sebastian Vettel 1 Red Bull 18 1:41.379 +01:35.734 6
8 Kevin Magnussen 20 McLaren 7 1:44.287 +01:40.682 4
9 Jean-Eric Vergne 25 Toro Rosso 14 1:44.180 +01:43.863 2
10 Pastor Maldonado 13 Lotus 10 1:43.808 +01:47.870 1
11 Romain Grosjean 8 Lotus 16 1:44.440 lapped 0
12 Jenson Button 22 McLaren 12 1:44.255 lapped 0
13 Kimi Raikkonen 7 Ferrari 8 1:42.888 lapped 0
14 Esteban Gutierrez 21 Sauber 15 1:43.006 lapped 0
15 Daniil Kvyat 26 Toro Rosso 17 1:41.689 lapped 0
16 Nico Hulkenberg 27 Force India 13 1:46.226 retired, 16 laps 0
17 Sergio Perez 11 Force India 11 No time retired, 1 laps 0
18 Adrian Sutil 99 Sauber 9 No time retired, 0 laps 0