Rosberg takes pole as Hamilton struggles with brakes
Nico Rosberg gave his championship chances a healthy boost by qualifying on pole at the US Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes team-mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton.
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</font>[/U]</font><font face='courier new'><font color='#0000ff'>Pos. Driver Car Time
</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 1 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1ā36.067</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 2 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1ā36.443</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 3 Valtteri Bottas Williams-Mercedes 1ā36.906</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 4 Felipe Massa Williams-Mercedes 1ā37.205</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 5 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull-Renault 1ā37.244</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 6 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1ā37.610</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 7 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1ā37.655</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 8 Kevin Magnussen McLaren-Mercedes 1ā37.706</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 9 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1ā37.804</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>10 Adrian Sutil Sauber-Ferrari 1ā38.810</font></font>
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<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>11 Pastor Maldonado Lotus-Renault 1ā38.467</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>12 Sergio Perez Force India-Mercedes 1ā38.554</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>13 Nico Hulkenberg Force India-Mercedes 1ā38.598</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>14 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso-Renault 1ā38.699</font></font>
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<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>15 Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso-Renault 1ā39.250</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>16 Esteban Gutierrez Sauber-Ferrari 1ā39.555</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>17 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1ā39.621</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>18 Romain Grosjean Lotus-Renault 1ā39.679</font></font>
Hamilton comfortably quicker than Rosberg in final practice
Lewis Hamilton asserted an advantage over championship rival Nico Rosberg in the final session of practice for the US Grand Prix, setting a time 0.884s quicker than his Mercedes team-mate.
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<font color='#008000'>Practice Session 3
</font>[/U]</font><font face='courier new'><font color='#0000ff'>Pos. Driver Car Best lap Gap Laps
</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 1 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1ā37.107 13</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 2 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1ā37.990 0.883 15</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 3 Felipe Massa Williams-Mercedes 1ā38.214 1.107 19</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 4 Valtteri Bottas Williams-Mercedes 1ā38.437 1.330 20</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 5 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1ā38.727 1.620 13</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 6 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull-Renault 1ā38.927 1.820 16</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 7 Nico Hulkenberg Force India-Mercedes 1ā38.960 1.853 20</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 8 Adrian Sutil Sauber-Ferrari 1ā39.000 1.893 22</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 9 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1ā39.143 2.036 17</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>10 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1ā39.241 2.134 22</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>11 Kevin Magnussen McLaren-Mercedes 1ā39.335 2.228 19</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>12 Pastor Maldonado Lotus-Renault 1ā39.448 2.341 18</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>13 Romain Grosjean Lotus-Renault 1ā39.561 2.454 31</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>14 Sergio Perez Force India-Mercedes 1ā39.582 2.475 21</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>15 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso-Renault 1ā39.688 2.581 19</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>16 Esteban Gutierrez Sauber-Ferrari 1ā40.208 3.101 22</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>17 Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso-Renault 1ā41.443 4.336 12</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>18 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1ā41.765 4.658 25</font></font>
Hamilton tops Rosberg by 0.003s in second practice
The US Grand Prix in Austin looks set to offer a tantalising battle between championship rivals Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg this weekend after the Mercedes team-mates were split by just 0.003s in Friday practice.
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<font color='#008000'>Practice Session 2
</font>[/U]</font><font face='courier new'><font color='#0000ff'>Pos. Driver Car Best lap Gap Laps
</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 1 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1ā39.085 18</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 2 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1ā39.088 0.003 34</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 3 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1ā40.189 1.104 29</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 4 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull-Renault 1ā40.390 1.305 30</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 5 Felipe Massa Williams-Mercedes 1ā40.457 1.372 36</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 6 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1ā40.543 1.458 32</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 7 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso-Renault 1ā40.631 1.546 34</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 8 Kevin Magnussen McLaren-Mercedes 1ā40.641 1.556 38</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 9 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1ā40.698 1.613 36</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>10 Nico Hulkenberg Force India-Mercedes 1ā40.800 1.715 25</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>11 Valtteri Bottas Williams-Mercedes 1ā40.828 1.743 37</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>12 Romain Grosjean Lotus-Renault 1ā41.054 1.969 31</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>13 Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso-Renault 1ā41.110 2.025 36</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>14 Sergio Perez Force India-Mercedes 1ā41.123 2.038 35</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>15 Pastor Maldonado Lotus-Renault 1ā41.158 2.073 37</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>16 Adrian Sutil Sauber-Ferrari 1ā41.332 2.247 33</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>17 Esteban Gutierrez Sauber-Ferrari 1ā41.420 2.335 34</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>18 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1ā43.980 4.895 19</font></font>
Hamilton tops Rosberg in first practice in Austin
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in the opening practice session for the US Grand Prix, 0.292s faster than Mercedes team-mate and championship rival Nico Rosberg.
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<font color='#008000'>Practice Session 1
</font>[/U]</font><font face='courier new'><font color='#0000ff'>Pos. Driver Car Best lap Gap Laps
</font></font><font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 1 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1ā39.941 28</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 2 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1ā40.233 0.292 32</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 3 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1ā40.319 0.378 27</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 4 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso-Renault 1ā40.887 0.946 33</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 5 Kevin Magnussen McLaren-Mercedes 1ā40.987 1.046 29</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 6 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1ā41.065 1.124 27</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 7 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 1ā41.463 1.522 20</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 8 Felipe Nasr Williams-Mercedes 1ā41.545 1.604 19</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'> 9 Nico Hulkenberg Force India-Mercedes 1ā41.722 1.781 24</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>10 Max Verstappen Toro Rosso-Renault 1ā41.785 1.844 32</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>11 Felipe Massa Williams-Mercedes 1ā41.907 1.966 21</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>12 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1ā41.965 2.024 23</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>13 Pastor Maldonado Lotus-Renault 1ā42.329 2.388 28</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>14 Adrian Sutil Sauber-Ferrari 1ā42.333 2.392 23</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>15 Sergio Perez Force India-Mercedes 1ā42.359 2.418 23</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>16 Esteban Gutierrez Sauber-Ferrari 1ā42.516 2.575 24</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>17 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull-Renault 1ā42.598 2.657 5</font></font>
<font face='courier new'><font color='#a9a9a9'>18 Romain Grosjean Lotus-Renault 1ā43.229 3.288 26</font></font>
Ferrari tests more 2015 parts after lessons learnt in 2014
Ferrari insists it has learned a lesson from its mistakes this year and will test some 2015 solutions on its car at this weekend's US Grand Prix.
Fernandes blames big teams for Caterham collapse
Ex-Caterham boss Tony Fernandes says Formula One's big teams should shoulder some of the blame for the downfall of the sport's two smallest outfits in the last week.
Vettel 'very likely' to skip qualifying in Austin
Sebastian Vettel has confirmed he is likely to miss qualifying and start from the pit lane at this weekend's US Grand Prix as Red Bull expect to make a full power unit change ahead of Saturday.
Bianchi hasn't stopped fighting, family says
Jules Bianchi's family say he remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital but "continues to fight" against the injuries sustained at the Japanese Grand Prix.
FIA feels vindicated by F1 cost crisis
The FIA says the recent plight of Caterham and Marussia vindicates its push to introduce a budget cap earlier this season.
Grosjean refusing to rule out Lotus departure
Romain Grosjean is refusing to rule out a switch to a team further up the F1 grid despite Lotus' recent statement it is "very close" to confirming him for 2015.
Alonso's hopes of third title hinge on 2015 deal
Fernando Alonso admits that his next move after he leaves Ferrari will likely decide whether or not he fulfils his objective of winning another world championship.
Raikkonen has no regrets over Ferrari switch
Kimi Raikkonen says he has no regrets about his return to Ferrari despite his frustrating 2014 campaign so far.
Vettel: My season looks worse on paper
Sebastian Vettel says his 2014 campaign looks worse than it actually has been and thinks he has been unfortunate not to win a race for Red Bull this year.
Button in a 'better place' regarding F1 future
Jenson Button says he feels less pressure about his future than he did before the Japanese Grand Prix despite the ongoing threat of being replaced by Fernando Alonso at McLaren.
Caterham and Marussia no-shows in breach of regulations
FIA president Jean Todt will decide what action should be taken against Marussia and Caterham for missing this weekend's US Grand Prix after the stewards found both teams in breach of the regulations but opted not to impose a penalty.
Verstappen wants Vergne as Toro Rosso team-mate
Max Verstappen wants Jean-Eric Vergne as his team-mate at Toro Rosso next year.
Rosberg on full attack mode for three races
Nico Rosberg says the gloves can come off completely in his duel with Lewis Hamilton at the United States Grand Prix now Mercedes has wrapped up the constructors' championship.
Sauber 'disturbed' by state of F1
Sauber team principal Monisha Kaltenborn says the way in which Formula One has dealt with the collapse of the grid's two smallest teams is "disturbing".
Button set for five-place gearbox penalty
Jenson Button will take a five-place penalty at the United States Grand Prix due to a gearbox change.
Vettel's pit-lane start confirmed
Sebastian Vettel will start the United States Grand Prix from the pit lane after taking his sixth power unit of the 2014 season, the FIA has confirmed.
Caterham has two weeks to find buyer
Caterham's administrators say the team will likely be wound up if a buyer is not found in the next two weeks.
Kobayashi hoping for three-car teams
Kamui Kobayashi is hoping three-car teams will become a reality in order to give him a chance of reviving his F1 career.
Hamilton undaunted by Friday problems
Lewis Hamilton says he does not expect the problems which brought his Friday to a premature end to continue throughout the weekend in Austin after topping both of the day's practice sessions.
Rosberg: I've got extra time 'in my pocket'
Nico Rosberg says he knows what he needs to do to take pole position for the United States Grand Prix on Saturday after finishing just 0.003s behind title rival Lewis Hamilton in FP2.
Vettel to take part in qualifying despite penalty
Christian Horner says Sebastian Vettel will take part in qualifying for the United States Grand Prix despite the fact he will start the race from the pit lane regardless, even if it is "only for one or two laps".
Ricciardo targets podium in Austin
Daniel Ricciardo believes Red Bull is in the hunt for a podium at the US Grand Prix this weekend.
Williams: Mercedes in a league of its own
Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa expect Mercedes to be the sole candidate for pole position at the United States Grand Prix, though both expect an overnight improvement from Williams.
US GP should be more exciting this year - Alonso
Fernando Alonso believes this weekend's US Grand Prix could be the most exciting yet to be held at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) outside Austin.
Performance not as bad as it looks - Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen is confident his performance at the US Grand Prix will be better than his 12th place in second practice suggests.
Button: McLaren won't be as quick as Sochi
Jenson Button does not expect McLaren to be as competitive at the United States Grand Prix as it was in Sochi despite encouraging pace during Friday practice.
Force India discussing US GP boycott
Force India is discussing the possibility of boycotting the United States Grand Prix this weekend in protest at the way the sport is being run.
Hamilton splits with management company
Lewis Hamilton has parted company with agent Simon Fuller's management company XIX Entertainment in order to manage his own affairs.
14-car grid possible in 2015 - Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone says the 2015 grid could feature just 14 cars next year in the event of another two teams folding.
Brakes a race concern for Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is worried the brake issues which contributed to him being beaten to pole position by Nico Rosberg will continue into the United States Grand Prix on Sunday.
Rosberg hails perfect Mercedes set-up
Nico Rosberg says the work carried out with his engineers in the lead up to qualifying was crucial as he turned in an impressive performance to claim pole for the United States Grand Prix.
Ericsson secures Sauber drive for 2015
Sauber has signed Marcus Ericsson to drive in 2015, offering the Caterham driver a career lifeline after his 2014 team went into administration last week.
Strategy key to challenging Williams - Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo thinks Red Bull can challenge Williams for a spot on the podium at the United States Grand Prix, especially with race strategy likely to play an important role.
Bottas wary of pace of those behind Williams
Valtteri Bottas does not think it will be easy for Williams to convert its second-row lockout into a podium at the United States Grand Prix.
Alonso: Ferrari considered pit lane start
Fernando Alonso says Ferrari opted against incurring a pit-lane start penalty at the United States Grand Prix but, as a result, did not have the power to challenge for higher than sixth on the grid.
Top teams must make sacrifices to save F1 - Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he is not capable of solving Formula One's financial problems without the biggest teams making sacrifices for the good of the sport.
Vettel will be satisfied with seventh
Sebastian Vettel says he is free to go on maximum attack from his pit lane start but is not expecting a top six finish at the United States Grand Prix.
Ecclestone promises US GP boycott won't go ahead
Bernie Ecclestone has given a guarantee that teams will not boycott this weekend's US Grand Prix.