After a fraught build-up to the United States Grand Prix, a lively race and an enthusiastic crowd provided a welcome tonic for Formula One.
Here’s how it unfolded on Twitter.
Build-up
Pretty good day yesterday. Looking to lasso my way to the front today 😜 pic.twitter.com/xCed9eub2v
— Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) November 2, 2014
Our favourite vaqueros are showing some serious style! #FeelTheForce #USGP pic.twitter.com/cF1YNw1qSw
— Sahara Force India (@clubforce) November 2, 2014
1913 camera photo shooting, un salto nel passato. Pure class by @bealollipopper ;) #SpaghettiWesternGP @VerstappenNL pic.twitter.com/A58MPWDFHE
— Visa Cash App RB F1 Team (@visacashapprb) November 2, 2014
Serated screeen Rosberg's car, Hamilton's does not have the cut outs pic.twitter.com/d8vSBof83M
— Craig Scarborough (@ScarbsTech) November 2, 2014
A rumoured boycott of the race by three teams dominated talk earlier in the weekend, but it was clear well before the start that it would not happen.
90 mins before #USGrandPrix and Force India, Lotus and Sauber call off threatened boycott of the race
— Kevin Eason (@easonF1) November 2, 2014
It just wouldn't be a US sporting event without an accompanying marching band. @circuitamericas #USGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/ucNIg0uXRs
— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) November 2, 2014
Look at the beast @danielricciardo has got for the drivers' parade today. Mega pic.twitter.com/eudLSvcULG
— Jon Noble (@NobleF1) November 2, 2014
That's an awkward looking threesome: Bernie, Pamela Anderson and Keanu Reeves.
— Daniel Johnson (@danielt_johnson) November 2, 2014
Race
Since #F1 first raced at @CircuitAmericas two years ago the field has shrunk by 25%. A sorry sight. #USGP pic.twitter.com/u9LcLfFuCk
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) November 2, 2014
That said, great to see a healthy crowd for #F1's third race at @CircuitAmericas. Long may that continue. #USGP
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) November 2, 2014
Guests have a brilliant view of the race start from up here #USGP pic.twitter.com/lTjJgj1Hq2
— Vicko (@Milly_Puff) November 2, 2014
A Force India hits a Sauber… is this a strange form of boycott? #F1 #USGP
— F1 Fanatic (@f1fanatic_co_uk) November 2, 2014
There is a lot of debris on the track following that crash between Sutil and Perez, who have both retired #USGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/FCixXUlhJL
— Formula1.com (@F1) November 2, 2014
Schupbach: "Adrian, can you continue?"
Sutil: "No, [censored by FOM] Perez just kicked me off the circuit." #F1 #USGP
— F1 Fanatic Live (@f1fanaticlive) November 2, 2014
McLaren mechanics were busy early on as both drivers pitted at the end of lap one, taking advantage of the Safety Car period.
The crew take their seats in the McLaren garage after a frantic start to the #USGP. Good work, guys.#Mobil1Insider pic.twitter.com/Dh4gLNidqg
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 2, 2014
After Sergio Perez’s crash, the other Force India of Nico Hulkenberg failed.
Force India's race done on lap 18. May as well have boycotted…
— Daniel Johnson (@danielt_johnson) November 2, 2014
https://twitter.com/TomDillmann/status/529017174271459328
Breathtaking stuff at the front – big lunge from Hamilton, and Rosberg has to yield the lead of the #USGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/qx82rsnBB0
— Formula1.com (@F1) November 2, 2014
@danielricciardo is working wonders today. Superb P3 and forcing Mercedes into covering pitstops. Amazing stuff. #F1
— Charles Bradley (@Autosport_Ed) November 2, 2014
Astroturf breaking up at Turn 19 #USGP pic.twitter.com/B0l8k9NFut
— Mattzel89 (@Mattzel89) November 2, 2014
Most penalties per season since Maldonado entered #F1:
2011: Maldonado
2012: Maldonado
2013: GUT/PIC/MAS/CHI/GAR
2014: Maldonado#USGP— RaceFans (@racefansdotnet) November 2, 2014
#Grosjean #Vergne #USGP pic.twitter.com/gOCybt3PaB
— Mattzel89 (@Mattzel89) November 2, 2014
Anyone else get the feeling in the last few races that Jean-Eric is trying to fill out his CV with as many ballsy moves as possible?! #F1
— F1 Paddock Pass (@F1PaddockPass) November 2, 2014
.@JeanEricVergne has clearly been practicing on the xBox with damage switched off? #BumperCars @charlie_whiting
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) November 2, 2014
Superb drive from HAM today, efficient when needed to be, pushed hard when required & executed the overtake perfectly. Big blow for ROS #F1
— Marc Priestley (@f1elvis) November 2, 2014
That was a terrific US Grand Prix. Battles right down the field and right to the flag. Just what was needed after the last few weeks.
— Andrew Benson (@andrewbensonf1) November 2, 2014
Hey @JeanEricVergne, @RGrosjean's a little annoyed at what you did to his car! Thanks for returning it @ToroRossoSpy pic.twitter.com/OFdAGXgDo5
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) November 2, 2014
Lots to learn for us from the race. 5th place not what I was targeting today.. But good points overall… http://t.co/dfcsZ3Z8gE
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) November 2, 2014
Officially P9 now, well done Pastor, fully deserved…
— Julien SC (@julien_sc) November 2, 2014
Massa: I had a good start to get up to 3rd & we showed strong pace throughout, but unfortunately a slow pitstop allowed Ricciardo to jump me
— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) November 2, 2014
You fans made this weekend what it was. Thank you for coming to #COTA for the #USGP! We'll see you next year. pic.twitter.com/wEKs0SHtQY
— COTA (@circuitamericas) November 3, 2014
Disapointing weekend in the end. Drive train issue forced us to stop. Good points were on the table as i was def on a good strategy! Shame!
— Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) November 3, 2014
Not the result we hoped for but we tried our best and fought hard till the end. Brazil in a few days. #BelieveInMcLaren
— Kevin Magnussen (@KevinMagnussen) November 3, 2014
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Stretch (@stretch)
3rd November 2014, 7:13
Is there a list of crowd attendances somewhere? Be an interesting article.
Bluelions (@bluelions)
3rd November 2014, 17:29
Austin American-Statesman reports:
@COTA announces Sunday attendance of 107,778 fans for this year’s #USGP. Total attendance for the three-day weekend was 237,406.