Postpublished at 14:37 Greenwich Mean Time 1 November 2014
As you can tell from the stars and stripes in this picture, the Formula 1 circus has rocked up in the United States for round 17 of the World Championship.
The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas - the 10th American venue to host a Formula 1 race - is our host and despite this being only the third running of the event, it has already carved out its status as a favourite.