United States GP: Williams Martini Grand Prix Preview
By Williams Martini Racing October 21 2015
Aftre the frustrations of Russia, which saw Valtteri Bottas retire after looking like he would secure a podium 3rd place, the Williams Martini team moves to Austin for the 2015 United States GP in a positive frame of mind. The track is one that should suit the FW37 with long fast corners. For Valtteri and team-mate Felipe Massa it is a circuit that they both enjoy and for Valtteri it was the place where he secured his first points.
Formula One has made several
attempts in the past two decades to regain a successful foothold in the
United States, and seems to have finally struck gold with the Circuit of
the Americas. The sport is steeped in history in the USA, with the likes
of Watkins Glen and Long Beach helping to define that era, but after
transitions through Detroit, Dallas and Phoenix it struggled to find a
permanent home.
The short-lived stay in Indianapolis was followed by a five-year
absence, but since 2012, the universally popular Texas venue has carried
Formula One back with a bang. Williams has scored victories at five US
circuits, with Alan Jones at Watkins Glen in 1980, Long Beach and Las
Vegas in 1981 (it was common to have multiple races in the US), and with
Keke Rosberg at Dallas in 1984 and Detroit in 1985.
ROB SMEDLEY:
We head to Austin after not getting all of the points we should have
done in Russia, despite having a really good car with great pace. We are
in a positive frame of mind and the circuit suits our car so we should
have a good race. We need to keep pulling open a gap on Red Bull and the
team must keep on fighting to get as many points as possible. Both
drivers are coming off the back of really good drives in the last Grand
Prix so we should be able to score some decent points.
FELIPE MASSA:
Austin is a beautiful place with a great circuit which has fantastic
infrastructure. The circuit is very fun to drive with many fast corners.
The first sector is incredible leading into a long straight with the
opportunity for overtaking. The first corner is special - the elevation
change is incredible and the space available means it’s a great place to
pass and it’s hard to defend. The fans really enjoy Formula One and the
drivers like to go there.
VALTTERI BOTTAS:
Austin is the place where I scored my first points so it will always be
special to me. It’s also one of my favourite circuits to drive, with
fast sweeping corners. Austin as a city is a fantastic place,
accompanied by great weather. For me it’s one of the best locations on
the calendar.
Race Data Friday:
Practice 1: 10:00 - 11:30
Practice 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Saturday:
Practice 3: 10:00 - 11:00
Qualifying: 13:00 – 14:00 Sunday: Race: 14:00
United States GP: Williams Martini Grand Prix Preview
Posted by: Williams F1 (IP Logged)
Date: 21/10/2015 09:56
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