Peyton Lively Tiller wrote: » Spain 1994 for Schumacher's achievements being stuck in fifth gear. Spain 1995 Herbert drove off down the pit lane with the jack still attached Spain 1996 by far the greatest victory of Schumacher's career. Spain 1997 Panis nearly won it only for Irvine to block him, something even Alesi took issue with. Spain 1999 Villeneuve rising to third on the first lap in a dog of a B.A.R Spain 2001 Schumacher winning when Hakkinen's clutch blew up on the last lap. Spain 2012 as you already mentioned. Spain 2016 the 2 Mercedes take each other out, Verstappen wins on his Red Bull debut as a result.
skipper_G wrote: » How about some nice speculation, I think the Spanish GP is struggling to find the money to pay the race fees given the political and economic situation in the region, and as such I reckon there won't be a Spanish GP in 2020 and instead we'll have a Dutch GP at Zandvoort.
Adamocovic wrote: » At least the dutch will more than likely serve pints at their track :P Anyone know exactly why the Spanish GP doesn't serve alcohol? I know the hospital suites have it (not that I've been in them!) but why is the reason on track it isn't sold? Surely would bring in a lot more money if it was.
El_Duderino 09 wrote: » Is that true? That's outrageous. With Heineken sponsorship, they don't even sell Heineken? They don't sell booze cheap at races. There must be a law preventing them from selling because i'd say it makes a pretty penny for vendors but more importantly and it's great advertising. All the lads, sitting around together, having a great time and drinking Heineken.
skipper_G wrote: » In fairness they're doing everyone a favour, there is no fouler taste in the world than a flat pint of warm Heineken served in a plastic cup
El_Duderino 09 wrote: » I'd agree under normal circumstances but I was at the Budapest GP last year with the lads. It was scorching hot weather and the Heineken was ice cold. I would still never buy Heineken if I had a choice, but have to say I have a much more positive opinion of Heineken because it's associated with such a great few days with the lads. The branding works.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Alcohol is only available at the circuit if you have booked a hospitality ticket for Silver or Gold Member products. None of the onsite bars offer alcoholic drinks!
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR: We recently secured our suite again opposite the pits in the Main Grandstand. The Gold Suite F1 package comes with all day open bar and catering – a must if you wish to drink alcohol as the general public and grandstand ticket holders will not be able to purchase alcohol due to Catalonian laws for sporting events with a zero alcohol policy.
Adamocovic wrote: » So some Catalan laws stopping them.
Adamocovic wrote: » Wasn't sure if it was still the case but quick search shows it seems to be according to ticketing sites: Also adds: So some Catalan laws stopping them. No doubt they sell the alcohol free stuff but it's a bit odd. I know in Italy last year the Fins had cleaned out most of the bars by the end. Was around one left on track near us that still had some sort of beer. I imagine it's a big income generator.
flazio wrote: » I imagine it makes the event more family friendly and easier to police.
Adamocovic wrote: » Just because they aren't selling drink there doesn't mean there aren't any drunks. Plenty of bars just outside the entrances for people to binge in. Would result in more thorough security checks being needed to make sure no one is sneaking in any booze. Think they charge over €10 for an alcohol free beer too so no doubt a few chancers! They've never made it quite clear the intentions behind it, so hard to say if it was intended to make it family friendly. There was speculation when it first banned alcohol back in 2015-2016 that they had just failed to get a permit to sell it and has been that way since, but hard to know. From my experience even with alcohol on track it's normally a great family atmosphere and not many problems. It is nice to have a drink sitting out in the sun chatting with other fans during the weekend. If it's actually a case of them struggling to get a track wide permit for consumption then it's mad.
Killinator wrote: » Funny how same laws don't effect people who can afford to fork out for premium packages, hmmm
Cookie_Monster wrote: » cos the beer is 'free' in that case, law says you can't sell it...
Adamocovic wrote: » when it first banned alcohol back in 2015-2016 that they had just failed to get a permit to sell it and has been that way since, but hard to know.
mickdw wrote: » I think the 'I'm still driving' ads work in associating the brand but also drumming home the drink drive thing. I think the Jackie Stewart ad which was first I believe was really good as the 'still driving' made an element of sense given his age and him long retired etc. The Rosberg version slightly silly.
astrofluff wrote: » Heineken are now promoting the 0.0% beer moreso when it's tied with a Motorsports event.
pjohnson wrote: » Pray for Toto
antodeco wrote: » Anyway, in relation to the 0.0% alcohol piece, I actually think its a way for these companies to get kids hooked onto their products at an early stage. Just imagine if Marlboro brought out a "tar and nicotine free version" of a cigarette (and it looked the exact same), there would be uproar, as it would be perceived to being "targeted advertising to get 'non-smokers' to smoke". Sure, didnt they ban chocolate cigarettes for that EXACT reason?
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