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Formula 1 returns to the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, this Sunday in what will be the penultimate race of the 2013 Formula 1 season.
The United States Grand Prix will take place for the second time in Texas, with the race of last year having been notable for featuring the fewest pit stop of any race of the championship.
Nico Rosberg: “The first race at the Circuit of the Americas last year was great and it immediately became one of my favorite weekends of the year. The track has a similar layout to Suzuka in the first section and is very fast with good long straights and the DRS zone for overtaking. The big uphill section at the start of the lap is very unique as you’re looking straight up into the sky and then suddenly you’re in the middle of the corner. We’ve built up some momentum over the last couple of races and I hope we can have another good weekend in Austin and maintain our position of second place in the Championship.”
Lewis Hamilton: “I’m really looking forward to returning to Austin this weekend. I love the States and the first race at the Circuit of the Americas last year was such a great occasion, particularly for me as I was lucky enough to win! The enthusiasm and passion from the fans at the new venue was amazing and it was fantastic to see the support at the track and in the city; Austin is such a cool place. The track itself is a lot of fun and a real challenge to get the perfect lap. The high-speed changes of direction combined with the long straights and slower sections make it quite tricky to find the right set-up and balance. We’re going into the final two races with one aim in mind and that’s to finish second. It would mean so much to everyone at the team and we’re determined to achieve it. Hopefully we can start with a strong weekend and some good points in Austin.”
With enough points brought by Sunday's race, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team is all set to finish the 2013 Constructors' Championship in front of Ferrari, in second place.
Nico Rosberg: “The first race at the Circuit of the Americas last year was great and it immediately became one of my favorite weekends of the year. The track has a similar layout to Suzuka in the first section and is very fast with good long straights and the DRS zone for overtaking. The big uphill section at the start of the lap is very unique as you’re looking straight up into the sky and then suddenly you’re in the middle of the corner. We’ve built up some momentum over the last couple of races and I hope we can have another good weekend in Austin and maintain our position of second place in the Championship.”
Lewis Hamilton: “I’m really looking forward to returning to Austin this weekend. I love the States and the first race at the Circuit of the Americas last year was such a great occasion, particularly for me as I was lucky enough to win! The enthusiasm and passion from the fans at the new venue was amazing and it was fantastic to see the support at the track and in the city; Austin is such a cool place. The track itself is a lot of fun and a real challenge to get the perfect lap. The high-speed changes of direction combined with the long straights and slower sections make it quite tricky to find the right set-up and balance. We’re going into the final two races with one aim in mind and that’s to finish second. It would mean so much to everyone at the team and we’re determined to achieve it. Hopefully we can start with a strong weekend and some good points in Austin.”
With enough points brought by Sunday's race, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team is all set to finish the 2013 Constructors' Championship in front of Ferrari, in second place.
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