After a five year gap, Formula1 is finally back in America. The upcoming weekend is an important one for the sport as it aims to establish itself in the United States of America, something it has failed to do so in the last few decades.
The United States of America has a diversified sports culture and a very strong following of the locally run NASCAR and Indy Car series. It will be interesting to see how Formula1 fans in America take to the return of the sport.
While we await the weekend, here’s what RJ Rishi Kapoor and I went about talking in our latest Formula1 Podcast:
- We are already suffering from withdrawal symptoms and you should know why. Any guesses?
- Views on the Tilke designed Austin GP track and its characteristics. Who will it benefit, who will it not!
- Thank you to Pirelli for offering an extra set of tyres for Friday. And what’s in it for the fans?
- Simulators and Formula1, would they have helped the teams and drivers much?
- Formula1 vs NASCAR in America on this Sunday. Is Bernie being brave?
- HRT being sold off! What about Narain? Only 11 teams in the 2013 Formula1 Season? (Read: Narain Karthikeyan To Drive For WilliamsF1 In 2013; Has TATA Made The Wrong Decision With HRT?)
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s entry into the World Superbike Championship. A boost for Indian Motorsport? Hear my views! (Read: Narain and Karun to drive in the Race of Champions)
A new circuit always throws up unexpected challenges and like they say ‘may the best man win!’
Also hear ‘Mclaren Changes Five Wheels In A Pitstop’ and ‘Hulkenberg To Sauber In 2013, Right Move?’