The 2005 US GP Preview
The Canadian Grand Prix saw Kimi Raikkonen taking a big step forward in the battle for the title, and the Finn will be hoping to keep his momentum at Indianapolis this weekend. Tom Keeble previews the race and rates the teams' chances of success ahead of the ninth round of the 2005 season
The US Grand Prix is hosted at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana. The weekend should be hot and sunny with temperatures getting into the eighties. Overtaking is relatively easy with the long main straight offering good slipstreaming opportunities and wide entry to the first corner. A fast lap requires moderate downforce in order to be quick through the infield, but defending positions on the long straight requires low drag and a powerful engine.
Analysis
Following the excitement of the Canadian Grand Prix, this year's trip to Indianapolis and the Brickyard has a lot to live up to: though judging by recent history, there is a good chance of it. Furthermore, for the first time since Formula One returned to the United States, Ferrari are not favourites to win.
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