If you've been with us for the duration of the two hours of what should have been FP2, then you've essentially read the words of a man talking about rain and James Marsden (Google him). And for that, you should be congratulated.

For more serious musings on the consequences of today's washed out practice session, read the thoughts of Andrew Benson right here.

If there is a final practice tomorrow, we will bring it to you from 15:30 BST tomorrow, so please come back and join us.

So, cancelling FP2 was definitely the right call. I'm looking at a live feed of the track in Austin. A terrifying darkness and shroud of rain has sunk over the Circuit of the Americas. All you can see is a flicker of an F1 logo in the distance, and nothing else. The sound is just a continuous howl of wind.

I feel like I'm writing the first page of one of those terrible novels you see advertised at train stations. But the conditions really are horrible in Texas.

I wonder if our boss at BBC Sport Towers has seen this? Can I go home yet gaffer?

Image source, Getty Images

Did you know that Lewis Hamilton likes to tickle the ivories (or an elephant friendly ivory-substitute)?

Well, if you'd read the world champion's latest BBC column, you would have known this already.

Check it out here.

Image source, Rex Features

It's just gone 3pm local time in Austin, and there will be plenty of soggy, disappointed F1 fans leaving a very soggy Circuit of the Americas.

Nico Rosberg's Mastermind subject? Stating the bleeding obvious.

Confirmation that there will be no more practice today. The reason is that the medical helicopter will not be allowed to take off for the next two hours, presumably because of the storm.

Image source, AFP

I'm determined to turn this into a discussion of James Marsden's oeuvre. (See previous updates if you're confused).

It seems Force India, Mercedes and Lotus are in the cool gang in the paddock. Why no invite for the other teams? 

With all this rain falling, it would be remiss of me not to use the opportunity to show you another picture of Daniel Ricciardo preparing food for punters. 

Enjoy.

Image source, Getty Images

While we wait for action, take a look at how Lewis Hamilton can become world champion this weekend. Assuming he doesn't get swept out into the Gulf of Mexico.

There are a few more people taking their seats in the grandstand, which could be false optimism.

A race control car is testing out the track - but it's still lashing it down.

Also, there's a guy out there holding a shovel, getting absolutely soaked. Maybe he's there to sort out some of the divots in the track?

Wonder if it's got a Renault engine...

A few of you asking about what happens if we don't get any qualifying for you. Jennie Gow has your answer...

Image source, AP

There's some awkward banter about phone numbers going on between Seb Vettel and the BBC's Lee McKenzie down in the Ferrari garage. Get a room already.

On the rain, VetteI says: "If it's like this we can't run today. I hope tomorrow's better but the forecast doesn't look any good. It's a shame for the people in the grandstands."