Jack Leslie F1: 2014 United States Grand Prix Thursday Snapshot

It was a busy day at the Circuit of the Americas paddock on Thursday, ahead of the United States Grand Prix on-track action kicking off.

Of course, the thoughts of the F1 community continue to be with Jules Bianchi following his accident at the Japanese Grand Prix. Here is the race build-up in pictures.

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Wednesday:

Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo took part in an Infiniti demonstration in Austin on Wednesday. The former wowed crowds with donuts and burnouts at the wheel of a Red Bull RB7.

Meanwhile at the Circuit of the Americas, the teams were busy preparing for the weekend ahead. Lotus revealed the 2015 development nose that it will test on Friday, while the Marussia and Caterham garages remained empty.

On Wednesday night Felipe Massa, Sergio Perez and Esteban Gutierrez met fans in Austin at the COTA Forum.

Thursday:

The Lotus team headed out for a track walk on Thursday morning. This picture was taken at the final corner.

The Williams team also completed a track walk of the Circuit of the Americas.

Here is a close-up look at the 2015 development nose that Lotus will trial on Friday.

Ricciardo was joined by championship leader Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas, Esteban Gutierrez, Romain Grosjean and Sergio Perez in the FIA press conference.

Ricciardo showed off a new style of facial hair in the paddock on Thursday. What do you think?

Gutierrez was naturally asked about next year's return to Mexico, saying the addition to the calendar is "very positive".

Hamilton and Ricciardo shared a joke - maybe about his new moustache - in the press conference.

Hamilton said it would "suck" if he lost the world title to Nico Rosberg due to double points at the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Felipe Massa spoke to media in the Williams hospitality area on Thursday.

Here is a close-up of the incredibly snazzy necklace that Hamilton wore on Thursday.

Fernando Alonso spoke to media at the Circuit of the Americas on Thursday, with his future in F1 being the main focus.

Kimi Raikkonen also answered questions from the media on Thursday, saying he does not regret returning to Ferrari.

Rosberg spoke to media, including Sky Sports F1's Ted Kravitz and NBC's Will Buxton.

Sauber mechanics were hard at work completing pit stop practice on Thursday.

McLaren and sponsor SAP have added a splash of orange to the team's MP4-29 for the US GP.

30 October 2014

2014 United States Grand Prix Thursday Snapshot

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