Track/Side: The Unbeatable Aesthetics of F1 in the Rain

F1 cars are marvels of technology, but when you throw in a splash of rain and darken the environment, it becomes a much more artistic experience.
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Friday at Circuit of the Americas brought rains to an already saturated Austin, Texas. With a sunny race day on tap, many teams opted to limit practice time in the standing water and falling rain. Fortunately, enough cars were out to let us get shots of the beautiful sight of F1 on a wet track. Here’s a look at the United States Grand Prix weekend, all with a special touch thanks to mother nature.

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Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport, © Rip Shaub – All Rights Reserved
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Daniel Ricciardo – Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, © Rip Shaub – All Rights Reserved
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Fernando Alonso – McLaren F1 Team, © Rip Shaub – All Rights Reserved
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Sebastian Vettel – Scuderia Ferrari, © Rip Shaub – All Rights Reserved
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Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport, © Rip Shaub – All Rights Reserved
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Sean Geleal – Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda, © Rip Shaub – All Rights Reserved
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Kimi Raikkonen – Scuderia Ferrari, © Rip Shaub – All Rights Reserved
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Sergey Sirotkin – Williams Martini Racing, © Rip Shaub – All Rights Reserved
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Pierre Gasly – Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda, © Rip Shaub – All Rights Reserved
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Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport, © Rip Shaub – All Rights Reserved