United States Grand Prix2019 · Race team radio

EngineerThere's people in the pit lane Carlos, so just take care.

Lewis HAMILTONYou need new gloves.

EngineerThese gloves have holes in the fingers. OK, copy. We'll get us up to the grid.

Engineerwind direction still showing tailwind out of one

EngineerLandau, tyre info, Raikkonen starts on soft, Hülkenberg and Kvyat have a hard on, everybody else with a free choice has medium.

EngineerLast week we beat McLaren from Australia, this week we'll take the 5-0 to Montrachet and beat Montrachet here.

Daniel RICCIARDOLet's heat them up.

Sebastian VETTELI must have damage. I don't know where from. I didn't touch anything, but I have understeer like crazy.

Max VERSTAPPENJust took my wing and plane to the front.

EngineerVery tidy first lap there Lewis, so Leclerc behind 1.7

EngineerDo

Lance STROLLI have a puncture?

EngineerNot at the moment, Lance. Don't think so. You did get hit, probably, from behind.

EngineerVery tidy first lap there Lewis

EngineerI

Alexander ALBONhave damage but I don't know what I have

EngineerAnd only losses to Verstappen are areas of management, so through the S's and 17-18.

EngineerTo let me know if you are pushing or not.

Charles LECLERCNot massively though.

EngineerJust

Charles LECLERCreasonably. Like everyone is doing.

EngineerOkay Lano, pace is really good, just find the rhythm now, just be careful of oversteer places like Turn 9.

Daniel RICCIARDOAnd how are the tyres? They're okay both my packs will feel it a little bit at the moment.

EngineerYou are still faster than the leaders. You will catch the two Williams at the end of this lap.

EngineerSo we are going plan B, but you need to try to close the gap to Hamilton in front. He's at 5.2

Romain GROSJEANYeah, there's absolutely no traction so yeah turn one I know there's a lot going on but I can't really be more gentle

Sebastian VETTELI think the suspension just failed. Yeah, failed. Something broke.

Valtteri BOTTASyeah it's just a bit of a step in grip loss of grip like in the practice so it should stabilize

Engineerso Vettel just had a suspension failure there's a bit of debris 9 to 11.

EngineerYeah, I don't know what happened there. Completely failed.

EngineerDoing an awesome job, let's find a rim now. Okay,

Daniel RICCIARDOboth axles pretty even at the moment.

Max VERSTAPPENYou have to tell me if he's in the DRS or not.

EngineerBalance

George RUSSELLis all over the place, struggling to get the tyres in the window.

EngineerOk Kimi, turn 18 and 6 is where you damage the most your rear tyre Yeah

Kimi RAIKKONENbut I cannot slow down if I want to keep behind the car So either we stick to our plan or we don't Copy

EngineerWhilst we've got some deg, we're in a better situation than other cars behind you. How are the tyres?

Lando NORRISIt's kind of steadying a bit, but they're going away a little bit.

EngineerAnd try to avoid Apex, Kerberon Apex turn 8.

Charles LECLERCWhy?

EngineerJust because Sebastian had a suspension failure there.

Engineerokay Lando Andrea is really impressed so far by this race

EngineerOkay, just be sensible.

EngineerOkay, so believe other cars are on a two-stop, so we just stick to our original plan

EngineerAnd Landa Gatgassi now 4.6, if possible looking to extend.

EngineerWe do see some damage to the car, we do see some aero damage to the car.

EngineerYeah, one more thing on the front, still

Daniel RICCIARDOthe Trent.

EngineerOK, understood, we'll adjust balance on the next stop.

EngineerOkay, so believe other cars are on a two-stop so we just stick to our original plan

EngineerStroll has DRS, we can make his life difficult and the window for the safety car is open.

EngineerWhat you did turn nine was good. Keep doing it

EngineerJust update us on tyres.

Lewis HAMILTONThere's a chain in the room that didn't happen at the moment, that's ok right now.

EngineerOK, loose, so box, box Alright,

Lewis HAMILTONgo longer

EngineerOkay, you can attack him now.

Kimi RAIKKONENOkay, I doubt we can fight him, or I can fight him, but we can't destroy the tires, so we're gonna fight him.

EngineerMan, I can

George RUSSELLbarely get the car on the road on that, isn't it?

EngineerHercules are going to the end, 32 laps remaining, this will be close to Verstappen at the end of the race. We

Lewis HAMILTONare out of the chance to win.

EngineerHercules 16 seconds to Verstappen, 21 seconds to Valtteri, remember they need to make an extra stop.

EngineerSo this is critical that we make the one-stop work, Lewis. You managed 24 laps on that medium tyre.

Lewis HAMILTONGive me a dog

EngineerLots of cars ahead will struggle with their tires at the end of the race. We're not out of this yet, mate. Let's keep going

EngineerSo Lewis these lap times will put you in contention for the win, but we just need to have tyres at the end of the race

EngineerYou're pulling away from Verstappen

Lando NORRISWhat's he saying on the radio? Why is he going so slow?

EngineerLando, he isn't saying much at all. He's trying to get these tyres to the end. Your pace is very strong. The leaders are even doing 40.0. Make sure Plan A works for us.

Max VERSTAPPENThe left one doesn't want to turn in anymore. I

Engineercan't see it.

EngineerCarlos is coming under pressure from Albon, Albon's quick behind him

Valtteri BOTTASTire is still ok, so small drop off from the rear

Max VERSTAPPENThat is Costa Havre in the 16-17.

EngineerSo Lando, Albon is 3.6 behind. Just remember what happened to Carlos last race. Don't lose time with Albon, but be there with him when he gets to Ricciardo.

Lando NORRISYeah, confirm.

EngineerAnd box box box

Lewis HAMILTONit's gonna be a hard one yeah

Engineercopy Lewis I know

EngineerGreat job. Great job, BC3, BC3.

EngineerGreat job, great job BC3, BC3.

Sergio PEREZI had a drop on power when I shifted up to 4k.

Engineerbasically we need eight tenths a lap on Hamilton every lap to be able to catch him before the last lap

Nico HULKENBERGI think it's time for a health smash soon, what do you think?

EngineerCould be mate

EngineerTires are just gone. Completely. Copy. Tires gone. Copy.

Lewis HAMILTONI don't know how much longer these diodes are going to last.

EngineerOK copy Lewis, we'll just keep monitoring it.

Lewis HAMILTONHas anyone else made these tires last this long?

EngineerSo copy loose we're concerned that these may not get to the end we have an option for another stop and try battle for second

EngineerAnd Lando, how are the tyres? How are the tyres?

Lando NORRISStarting to struggle with the rears a bit.

EngineerI'm

Lewis HAMILTONgoing to have to keep going.

EngineerOkay, copy.

Carlos SAINZIf you think these guys are gonna die at the end, think about slamming me.

EngineerCarlos, Lando is pitting. Lando will pit. You should stay out and make plan A work.

Charles LECLERCWhat is the fastest lap?

EngineerFastest lap at the moment is 36.95 36.95

EngineerNicky I know you're fighting but just try and watch the rear slip out of turn 20

EngineerLando, this is now qualifying laps to the end, mate. Qualifying laps to the end. So Perez is our first target. He's 11.5 seconds. Last lap he did a 1.41.0.

EngineerI think

Kimi RAIKKONENhe was off the track.

EngineerOkay, copy that.

Nico HULKENBERGIt's pushing me up the track there

EngineerNow we've gained two and a half seconds on Perez since our stop let's go get him

EngineerNeed to let Kimi past, apparently. Need to let Kimi past. I

Nico HULKENBERGdon't know how you want to race, then. There you go. Come here, buddy.

EngineerGot the two seconds. Okay,

Valtteri BOTTASno talking now.

EngineerOk Kimi, we recommend K1 only But

Kimi RAIKKONENit's not gonna stay behind with K1

EngineerNo f***ing

Kimi RAIKKONENchance in the straight

EngineerYeah, yeah, saw it

EngineerGreat job mate, great job. Eight laps to go.

EngineerOkay, Kevin, we've had two warnings for running wide at 19 that lap and way earlier in the race, so we've had two so far.

EngineerAlright mate, you've got them in your sights, come on. Six laps to go.

EngineerAnd it's a real bunt fight going on up ahead Nico, so still good chance of an extra result

EngineerSo Carlos, we don't want to pick up marbles on these tyres, we don't want to pick up marbles but don't hold Lando up, he may be able to get Ricciardo.

Carlos SAINZI pass him on the main straight, fill him.

EngineerFour laps remaining. Gap 1.5. Strat 12 when you're comfortable.

Valtteri BOTTASYeah, put it there already. Strat 12. Now you can speak if you want.

EngineerSir, Gap to Verstappen at 2.9 I

Lewis HAMILTONcan see it man, just leave it to it

EngineerOkay, let's have boost on please boost on and leave it there

Max VERSTAPPENDo we have full power? I want full power.

EngineerYes, yes we have it.

EngineerBring it home Alex three and a half laps to go.

Alexander ALBONCan I try this?

EngineerWe can't see guys that

Pierre GASLYis broken so I can't drive

EngineerGet in there Lewis. What a drive mate, that is it. Champion of the world. Did it in style mate, you did that in style.

EngineerWell done, Valtteri! Great weekend! Great weekend!

Valtteri BOTTASYeah!

Lewis HAMILTONStill we rise guys still we rise What an incredible weekend. Thank you so much guys for today Everyone that came out. I can't believe it. I really can't believe it. Thank you so much

EngineerOK Lewis, so when you come into the pit lane, they've reserved the special parking space for the world champ.

EngineerWell done, Valtteri.

Valtteri BOTTASYeah!

EngineerThanks guys. Very happy.

EngineerAh mate, hard luck. Hard luck. Yellow ruined us there mate. That was not an easy day in the office. You drove really well though, well done mate.

Max VERSTAPPENAh, the back mark is unbelievable, they cost me second today. Anyways, good result. We were close the whole race.

EngineerYeah, that's pretty decent Max, that's a good result. Good pace that second half of the race and a couple more laps and you'd have nailed him.

EngineerWell done mate, great recovery to get back up to P5. Yeah,

Alexander ALBONsorry, I just, I felt pinched so if I went right I would have hit Carlos and if I went left I would have hit Charles.

EngineerThat's alright Alex, that's a decent recovery.

Charles LECLERCYeah, coffee. Yeah, a very very difficult day.

EngineerFor

Charles LECLERCsome reasons the first set was... Yeah, I was struggling a lot, but I'll explain more in details later.

EngineerNice job mate, nice job, PE6, well done mate, awesome drive.

Daniel RICCIARDONice boys, nice, thank you.

EngineerAwesomely managed mate, awesomely managed. What a finish Daniel, thank you, great stuff.

Daniel RICCIARDOMerci Cyril, thanks boys, good points, giddy giddy. Awesome

Engineerjob mate, you deserve some BBQ now. Finally,

Daniel RICCIARDOfinally, alright, thanks boys.

Lando NORRISSorry I didn't get him guys. I might have had a little go, but the yellows

Engineerwere

Lando NORRISnot giving me the chance, so. I don't know, good try. At least we tried something different. Almost worked, but apart from that, good job.

EngineerPlease don't apologise mate, you did a great job. Yep, those double yellows screwed us, but otherwise I think you would have got him. Well done.

EngineerWe are having a strategy debrief after that. Great, great drive, thank you.

Nico HULKENBERGIs that for me, Cyril?

EngineerYeah, I was after you. Yeah, well done. Great drive, great recovery.

Nico HULKENBERGThanks, bud.

Kimi RAIKKONENDisappointing Andrew, so I don't know if I'm

Engineergoing

Kimi RAIKKONENto be able to prepare.

EngineerOk, copy that, we'll discuss when you're back in your office.

Sergio PEREZMan, he came so close under the yellow flag and then he pushed me off

EngineerIs

Sergio PEREZthat okay? He just broke my car.

EngineerUnderstood Checo. Tell us what happened. Tell us what happened I

Sergio PEREZlived for the yellow flag and he came really close to me. He just attacked me afterwards and then Into 15 He just pushed me off came and crashed into me. I gave him enough space and he just pushed me off the track

EngineerPurple three ELEC. Checo, do you have any damage from that contact? Oh,

Sergio PEREZyeah, he broke the front wing Suspension Yeah, he just crashed into me and I gave him a lot of room

EngineerSo we've got uh The turn 12 incident From Kyviat is noted. So We'll let you know when we know more

Sergio PEREZYeah, it's crazy He just came he didn't lift Under the yellow flag. He attacked me straight away

EngineerAnd

Sergio PEREZthen he came and crushed it to me

Daniil KVYATYes! We f***ing

Engineertook

Daniil KVYATit!

EngineerOkay dude, that's the checker, that's the checker. Good race from you, good start and well managed on the tyres to make the one stop work. Nice laps at the end there dude. Thanks

Romain GROSJEANbrother, I'm very happy with my driving style. So that was good, I'm happy with the balance of the car. That was good, the rest, not so good. And the start, good job Dave.

EngineerGood job Roman, good job, good laps. Thank you for getting there, it was good.

EngineerBox box we retire the car fail 84 fail fail 84 fail box box. We retire the car

George RUSSELLIncredibly tricky. Both stints after a couple of laps. Massive sliding on both axles. Like I said, I had entry instability, massive understeer at the apex. Sometimes I picked up the throttle and it was understeering, other times massive snaps. High speed was incredibly tricky and inconsistent. Yeah, don't really know what more to say really. It was an absolute killer for the tyres.

EngineerDifficult afternoon.