Anyone going to a Grand Prix this year?

Joeseph Balls · 16-04-2014 5:10pm

Look what the DHL man delivered today...

antodeco · 16-04-2014 9:21pm

Barca?

Mine arrived two weeks ago. Section E which is the corner at the end of the straight.

Joeseph Balls · 16-04-2014 9:28pm

antodeco wrote: »

Barca?

Mine arrived two weeks ago. Section E which is the corner at the end of the straight.

I just have general admission. Friday to sunday.

Sitec · 27-04-2014 12:34pm

I'm going to thew Hungarian GP. Can't wait, first ever F1 event. Went to the Indy 500 last year so hope it lives up to that!

Bugatti · 28-04-2014 6:40pm

Another one who might be going to Monaco! Looks like I will be in Nice that weekend so I was going to try and get a ticket for the race. Had a look on the F1 website and I was thinking of going for the Secteur Rocher - General Admission ticket. Does anyone know much about this area for viewing? Can you see much action?

Cool_CM · 28-04-2014 6:43pm

Sitec wrote: »

I'm going to thew Hungarian GP. Can't wait, first ever F1 event. Went to the Indy 500 last year so hope it lives up to that!

Going to the Hungarian GP too, can't wait!

Sitec · 28-04-2014 7:45pm

Cool_CM wrote: »

Going to the Hungarian GP too, can't wait!

Where is a good hotel to stay that is not far from the track? And cheap!:pac:

Tea 1000 · 29-04-2014 12:54pm

Bugatti wrote: »

Another one who might be going to Monaco! Looks like I will be in Nice that weekend so I was going to try and get a ticket for the race. Had a look on the F1 website and I was thinking of going for the Secteur Rocher - General Admission ticket. Does anyone know much about this area for viewing? Can you see much action?

Was there last year, but was in a Grand Stand. To be honest, was on track looking up at Rocher and it's a long way up. I think you'd be better off heading to Monaco on the Thursday for practice and you'll be able to buy tickets for a grand stand on the day for €80, and probably half that if you wait until two-thirds the way through. You'll see everything that'd you'd see on race day anyway, as it's not easy to follow the GP properly from being there anyway. You're there for the experience of Formula 1 on the streets of Monaco, which you get from Thursday practice!
I stayed in Nice too, make sure to buy your tickets for the train in advance, saves extra queues.
If I were going back to Monaco, seeing as how expensive Grand Stand race day tickets are, I'd spend the money on a hotel in Monaco for the Saturday night, head to Thrusday Practice, and hang around Monaco on the Saturday night to try to bump into ex-drivers and other high profile folk who like being seen there!

Cool_CM · 30-04-2014 12:50pm

Sitec wrote: »

Where is a good hotel to stay that is not far from the track? And cheap!:pac:

Gf is going too so will probably be an airbnb in Budapest and a commute. She wasn't aware that a GP weekend is a lot more than just a few practice sessions, qualifying and the main event!

allybhoy · 30-04-2014 3:05pm

Just found out ill be in Singapore from the 11th -20th of September.... GP Is on the 21st

Wont make the qualifying but i think ill go to the Friday free practice session, a single day walkabout ticket is $68, be a shame to miss it.

Has anyone been to the Singapore GP before?

30-04-2014 11:54pm

Sorry for a slightly off-topic post but does anyone know what the story is with access to camping in Le Mans during the week? Practice is on Wednesday evening and qualifying on Thursday evening but travel timing means I pretty much have to arrive in the evening time on whatever day I arrive and I'd prefer to not have to wait til the Friday to get there.

Zcott · 01-05-2014 1:28am

I'm pretty sure when I went we arrived on Tuesday. You can probably camp from even earlier.

SniperSight · 01-05-2014 9:00pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Sorry for a slightly off-topic post but does anyone know what the story is with access to camping in Le Mans during the week? Practice is on Wednesday evening and qualifying on Thursday evening but travel timing means I pretty much have to arrive in the evening time on whatever day I arrive and I'd prefer to not have to wait til the Friday to get there.

Campsites are open from the Monday.
Will be arriving over on the Monday ourselves.

Northern Monkey · 02-05-2014 1:52pm

allybhoy wrote: »

Just found out ill be in Singapore from the 11th -20th of September.... GP Is on the 21st

Wont make the qualifying but i think ill go to the Friday free practice session, a single day walkabout ticket is $68, be a shame to miss it.

Has anyone been to the Singapore GP before?

I was there in 2011. Found it really good, humidity was a killer, but it was great to be in the city for the race as everything was really accessable.There is a good buzz a few days before it starts and they have autograph sessions in various places on the Wednesday/Thursday(can't remember which day).

Quite a lot of people go on the singapore flyer during the practice as you get to see a lot more of the track (I think the walkabout ticket gets you one trip on it for free, but I'm not sure if it has to be the full weekend ticket or not). We had seats in the marina bay grandstand and went there the first night, but ended up going and standing trackside for Quali and the race.

Few pics of it:

https://plus.google.com/photos/114550319405652108532/albums/5657334229886563009?banner=pwa&gpsrc=pwrd1#photos/114550319405652108532/albums/5657334229886563009?banner=pwa&gpsrc=pwrd1

There was a 25% off offer on prebooked tickets, but I think it finished earlier this week.

The only downside I found when compared to a european GP was that there was less happening in terms of what the teams bring with them. It was pretty much merchandising tents rather than the full blown dummy cars and road cars you would see in Europe. The noise track side (might not be the case this year:pac:) was amazing, spine tingling and shaking!

frostie500 · 04-05-2014 12:12pm

allybhoy wrote: »

Just found out ill be in Singapore from the 11th -20th of September.... GP Is on the 21st

Wont make the qualifying but i think ill go to the Friday free practice session, a single day walkabout ticket is $68, be a shame to miss it.

Has anyone been to the Singapore GP before?

It's a savage weekend, went two years ago and it was probably the best experience of F1 I've had. The track is quite good but the added element of it being at night makes it really cool. The humidity is bad (and September will be in the rainy season so at 2pm it will lash rain!) but once the sun goes down it's ok. The biggest issue I had was going from the train station to the paddock, it was only about a 15 minute walk but you'd be sweating buckets in that time and each day I needed to make sure that I had a change of clothes with me!

GarIT · 04-05-2014 2:06pm

Is there camping at Monza? Any info or links on it? I didn't even know they did camping until I saw it here. I've a hotel booked near the track for 4 nights but the camping sounds like a good idea.

MortGoldman · 05-05-2014 1:02am

Anyone heading to Barcelona? I'm there as press for the weekend, and am going completely alone!

the_monkey · 05-05-2014 8:31am

Hi all,
Going to my 1st F1 race this weekend in BCN, a friend of mine got some tickets ... I'm not that into the sport but am looking forward to go for the photography.

People tell me to bring earplugs cos it will be LOUD, I should yeah ?

Joeseph Balls · 05-05-2014 9:06am

MortGoldman wrote: »

Anyone heading to Barcelona? I'm there as press for the weekend, and am going completely alone!

Yep, im heading out wednesday evening. My first one. You staying in Barca?

christy c · 05-05-2014 11:20am

the_monkey wrote: »

People tell me to bring earplugs cos it will be LOUD, I should yeah ?

Have a read back through the general discussion thread to find out more about the noise! Short answer is no, you won't need ear plugs this year

antodeco · 05-05-2014 1:15pm

MortGoldman wrote: »

Anyone heading to Barcelona? I'm there as press for the weekend, and am going completely alone!

Yep, flying out Wednesday morning! 6:40.flight from Dublin :-/ Be there until Monday! Weather is meant to be decent for the few days. 18 - 21 degrees. Possible chance of a light shower on the Saturday or Sunday.

05-05-2014 7:14pm

I'd still bring earplugs just in case for some of the races.

MortGoldman · 05-05-2014 9:56pm

Sure maybe a boardsie meet up could happen? I am flying out Thursday and leaving Sunday evening after the race!

Joeseph Balls · 06-05-2014 9:36pm

MortGoldman wrote: »

Sure maybe a boardsie meet up could happen? I am flying out Thursday and leaving Sunday evening after the race!

I'm camping at the circuit. What time do you arrive Thursday?

antodeco · 06-05-2014 10:46pm

Up in 5 hours. Should really try get some sleep!

Zcott · 07-05-2014 12:34am

Have a good one, post pictures!

MortGoldman · 07-05-2014 6:47pm

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

I'm camping at the circuit. What time do you arrive Thursday?

Arriving in Barcelona Thursday night, won't be at the circuit til Friday morning!

frostie500 · 07-05-2014 7:35pm

Flew in today , here til Monday. Definitely should try and organise a meetup

frostie500 · 07-05-2014 7:36pm

MortGoldman wrote: »

Anyone heading to Barcelona? I'm there as press for the weekend, and am going completely alone!

I'm down working as well this weekend. PM me if you want any info if it's your first race as media

antodeco · 07-05-2014 11:04pm

Any of ye going to the pitwalk tomorrow? Depending on what time I wake up, it'll either be the 10am or 4pm one!

frostie500 · 08-05-2014 9:24am

antodeco wrote: »

Any of ye going to the pitwalk tomorrow? Depending on what time I wake up, it'll either be the 10am or 4pm one!

Don't think I'm heading up to the track today, just chillin today before the weekend!

NinjaTruncs · 08-05-2014 10:51am

I'm going to the Monaco GP at the end of the month, it will be my first race and I'm really looking forward to it. Not sure where I'll be viewing it from yet, a friend says he may be able to hook us up with a spot around the Hairpin which would class.

frostie500 · 08-05-2014 12:29pm

NinjaTruncs wrote: »

I'm going to the Monaco GP at the end of the month, it will be my first race and I'm really looking forward to it. Not sure where I'll be viewing it from yet, a friend says he may be able to hook us up with a spot around the Hairpin which would class.

I'll be there as well, it's always a great race butvsets the bar pretty high for any other races you go to!

antodeco · 08-05-2014 2:18pm

Just back from the pitwalk. Sweet Jesus the walk from the station is far! Stupidly hot today aswell! They're giving sway paddock club tickets to the fastest drivers in the simulators!

counterlock · 14-05-2014 11:34am

Can anyone recommend a hotel near Hockenheim? I'm thinking of going over for the DTM season finale.

Flights and weekend tickets opposite pitlane for around 130EUR

mad dave · 19-05-2014 10:53am

We stayed in one in Heidelburg in 2008. It was opposite a bar called Savanah I think. Just cant remember the name of the hotel but it was a lovely spot.:) Thought it was for f1. You should be able to get a hotel a lot closer for the DTM.

jamok · 21-05-2014 4:49pm

Sitting in the airport in Dublin getting set to head to Monaco. Got VIP tickets For thursday practice shangri'la apartment and for the race on sunday. My bank balance is fuked but its a once lifetime trip. Will post pictures over the weekend.

jamok · 23-05-2014 5:36pm

Well lads just sittin at la rascasse havin a pint. This place is special. Yesterdays practice was good although it pissed rain. The noise of this years cars is very diffrwnt but still good. GP2 was very impressive. Not allowed post pictures cos.i dont have enough post but will try get some to you somehow ocer the weekend.

jamok · 23-05-2014 5:37pm

Well lads just sittin at la rascasse havin a pint. This place is special. Yesterdays practice was good although it pissed rain. The noise of this years cars is very diffrwnt but still good. GP2 was very impressive. Not allowed post pictures cos.i dont have enough post but will try get some to you somehow ocer the weekend.

counterlock · 23-05-2014 5:52pm

jamok wrote: »

Well lads just sittin at la rascasse havin a pint. This place is special. Yesterdays practice was good although it pissed rain. The noise of this years cars is very diffrwnt but still good. GP2 was very impressive. Not allowed post pictures cos.i dont have enough post but will try get some to you somehow ocer the weekend.

Nice!

Zcott · 24-05-2014 12:12am

Put them up on imgur and send the links. We're all jealous!

jamok · 27-05-2014 6:20pm

Havent had a chance to get all the pictures off me missus yet but here is a video from Thursday practice. youtube.com/watch?v=It77SK9GSng

antodeco · 28-05-2014 4:36pm

Eh, was that video about 5 seconds long? By the time it had loaded it exited out of it.

jamok · 28-05-2014 4:57pm

antodeco wrote: »

Eh, was that video about 5 seconds long? By the time it had loaded it exited out of it.

I know, sorry I'm still waiting on the GF to sort the pictures out. in the meantime here is ome of the gp2 I caught.

youtube.com/watch?v=Yo9WPxvH9Zw

brian_m · 03-06-2014 10:25pm

Anyone else going to Austria received their tickets yet?

conzy · 10-06-2014 11:01am

Im a bit late for silverstone so thinking of heading to Hockenheim. The stand tickets are certainly better value too

KillerShamrock · 10-06-2014 6:36pm

brian_m wrote: »

Anyone else going to Austria received their tickets yet?

I'm going but my mate from Austria has the tickets I hope :-P. Sure he can talk his way to tickets. At monza last year and he had no id to collect the tickets the guy at the booth was Austrian too bit of a chat later and bam his tickets ha ha

brian_m · 13-06-2014 2:35pm

Richie6904 wrote: »

I'm going but my mate from Austria has the tickets I hope :-P. Sure he can talk his way to tickets. At monza last year and he had no id to collect the tickets the guy at the booth was Austrian too bit of a chat later and bam his tickets ha ha

Nice one, I am sure he has it sorted. Tickets look a bit fake compared with what I have received for other F1 races..

courier has messed up with the delivery of the camping site tickets (leaving tomorrow) but hopefully they will accept our invoice as proof of purchase and let us in! if not I may need to locate you and your Austrian Buddy

KillerShamrock · 13-06-2014 10:11pm

brian_m wrote: »

Nice one, I am sure he has it sorted. Tickets look a bit fake compared with what I have received for other F1 races.. courier has messed up with the delivery of the camping site tickets (leaving tomorrow) but hopefully they will accept our invoice as proof of purchase and let us in! if not I may need to locate you and your Austrian Buddy

Well last year we pick ours up trackside. Dunno what's happening this year! Hopefully everything goes good for you. if you can get online let us know how you get on we are renting a car and staying in a town about an hour and a half away

brian_m · 04-07-2014 11:46am

Sorry for not replying, things got hectic in the lead up but many thanks. We managed to enter the camp site without any real issues thankfully apart from actually finding the correct one and being sent the wrong way by multiple stewards. If I had the handy guide that was sitting on my desk upon my return along with original tickets things would have been a bit easier. Had a blast of a weekend, Red Bull didn't disappoint with the amount of pre and post race entertainment as we had expected, lovely setting for a track and the weather was savage for the race. The general access viewing points are poor imo when compared with Spa... so if I were to return to Spielberg I think I would fork out the extra for a stand ticket. Great weekend had by all

Anyone going to a Grand Prix this year?

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