2012 US GP COTA F1 Watcher's Guide - /SHAKEDOWN

After 5 years away from the USA, Formula 1 returns. Leo Parente and ShakeDown present the last /DRIVE pre-race preview before the GP. Leo is joined by Ian Whelan - /DRIVE team member [in the studio] with Paul Hembery - Pirelli Motorsport Director and David Coulthard - F1 racer [via tape] to discuss facts, info, and insights that will make watching the Austin GP a better experience. PLUS, we announce our during-race LiveChat here at www.youtube.com/DRIVE at 1:30P EST, Sunday - Come by to talk with the /DRIVE team. Hear Leo respond to your comments with "Leave me alone I know what I am doing."

Links -
http://circuitoftheamericas.com/
COTA
http://www.formula1.com/news/features/2012/11/14047.html
COTA Preview via F1
http://www.auto123.com/en/racing-news/f1-usa-circuit-of-the-americas-represents-interesting-technical-challenge?artid=149766
COTA Technical Challenges

http://www.formula1.com/news/features/2012/11/14042.html
USGP history
http://e.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Grand_Prix
Wiki USGP history

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxpXLyD2bQ0
Hembery from Monza
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3802hjWyurE
Coulthard at NJGP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZB8kAu7kVk
Vettel from Montreal 2011