F1 is heading awkwardly into the US grand prix weekend, following the collapse of the two backmarkers Caterham and Marussia. The sport has always had a dubious relationship with America, although Austin's inaugural races in 2012 and last year were proclaimed definite successes, featuring big crowds and the exciting Circuit of the Americas layout. But in 2005, F1 famously failed the US with the six-grid grid at Indianapolis, and now another notably low count will line up for Sunday's Austin race. Not only Caterham and Marussia will be missing on the grid, but also the reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel. The Red Bull driver is facing a start from the pitlane, as he has run through his...
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