I skipped 2014's GP because I really detest what changing the engines last year did to the exhaust note ( it's now a wimpy, muted, pathetic sound ..by comparison.. ) and since that's such a huge part of the experience those cars bring to the table it's no wonder tne attendance has been the lowest in recent history at almost all venues on the circuit. Austin was one of the exceptions. But tne constructors are working feversly on the exhaust systems, alongside the other changes to the cars hoping to bring back some of that lost appeal. Regardless, with so many drivers and teams shifts / musical chairs this year, Honda coming back into the mix, Mercedes making a few concessions under pressure from
Bernie , F1 ownership split, racing rule changes, etc , etc it should be a highly interesting and exciting season. That, coupled witn Austin which is a fantastic host city witn so many things to offer in addition to THE best track on the entire circuit ( according to the majority of drivers but more importantly according to afficionados and spectators alike ) I am compelled to go there again. Made all the hotel and flights reservations, bought my tickets and this may sound strange but also made restaurants reservations ! Sheesh, 9 months in advance, that's alsmost as bad as getting into a trendy Los Angeles restaurant :-). Going with the same two friends ; we went to the Montreal GP in '11 , Austin in '12 ( inaugural ) and the. In '13. Pretty tight schedule since one of those friends' daughter lives in Austin and we'll spend the evenings with her and her boyfriend, but if Cosimo or anyone else here is going to the race we should definitely connect and meet at the track on Saturday or Sunday - arriving Friday evening, so we're skipping the practice sessions day.
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