Anyone going to a Grand Prix this year?

KillerShamrock

brian_m wrote: »

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

Sound like you had an adventure. We were ga and were at the track at 6am race day to get a decent spot even then couldn't get right to the fence. not great viewing for ga but some of the grand stands had nice views will be on one of them next time too.
Weather was great, air show and the legends parade too. Even the drivers in the fan zone signing autographs was good not that you could get near it unless you qued for ages. Plus cold nice beer on tap was great, much better than monza and cheaper too.

brian_m

Richie6904 wrote: »

Sound like you had an adventure. We were ga and were at the track at 6am race day to get a decent spot even then couldn't get right to the fence. not great viewing for ga but some of the grand stands had nice views will be on one of them next time too.
Weather was great, air show and the legends parade too. Even the drivers in the fan zone signing autographs was good not that you could get near it unless you qued for ages. Plus cold nice beer on tap was great, much better than monza and cheaper too.

We sure did, the race was part of a 2 and half week road trip around Europe. People were doing serious pointing at the IRL plates on arrival at the camp site. 6 am.... fair play, we only manage to arrive by 10am on race day, serious laugh on camp with the Austrians, mad bunch. We managed to rustle in under some bushes on a patch of sceachs on the embankment with our camp chairs, not much of the track to be seen but a good solid view of the screen so happy enough with that, we had some of best seats in the house we thought due to the heat and the bit of shade offered by the bushes. Yes, it was a well run show, the Euro fighters were deadly to see and the legends cars meant all was not lost in that we got to hear some proper F1 sound, the new cars really disappointed on that front imo. Glad ye enjoyed it, Italy is expensive at the best of times, can only imagine what Monza would be like. Roll on next year

collie0708

Hi all defiantly want to go to a Grand Prix next year anyone any track or seat recommendations? Obviously Monaco looks amazing have any of you been where did you stay and how expensive is the weekend?

thegoth

Been to

Monza (Twice)
Monaco
Canada
Silverstone (Twice)

I would recommend Monza, Canada and Silverstone as long as you get good tickets. I could not recommend Monaco. Its nice to see it, but the on track action is nothing compared to the other three. I am just back from Silverstone

counterlock

Frostie were you at Le mans this year? I missed out on tickets this year (hence the trip to Assen) but I'd appreciate some tips on getting them for next year before they sell out

GTE

There is talk that myself and some family will go to Abu Dhabi again.
I think somewhere other than the main straight this time though. Was at the main straight at Silverstone and Abu Dhabi and I wonder if there are more exciting places now that we are used to the shock and awe of F1.

collie0708

Im looking at going to the spanish gp next year, has anyone here been can you recommend a good area to get tickets and any good hotels. thanks

sob1467

Long shot I know, but does anyone have a spare ticket or two to next weeks German grand prix. Will be in Heidelberg that weekend but cannot find a ticket.

christy c

sob1467 wrote: »

Long shot I know, but does anyone have a spare ticket or two to next weeks German grand prix. Will be in Heidelberg that weekend but cannot find a ticket.

Did you try gootickets? There seems to be loads left

Cool_CM

Tickets for Hungary arrived yesterday, can't wait!

Amaru KGB

I'm heading to Asia this year as part of travelling and I'm going to fit the Singapore race in. Can't wait now, I've nothing organised so only planning now. Anyone been before?

mad dave

Heading to spa next weekend. Got the gen admission for the weekend.

mad dave

Heading to spa next weekend. Got the gen admission for the weekend.

christy c

Amaru KGB wrote: »

I'm heading to Asia this year as part of travelling and I'm going to fit the Singapore race in. Can't wait now, I've nothing organised so only planning now. Anyone been before?

Yeah, tickets are expensive so your budget will dictate where you sit. I was in turn 1 grandstand, decent view. You don't get a great view anywhere because it's a street circuit, but good atmosphere with the bands playing after. And it will be bloody hot

mad dave

mad dave wrote: »

Heading to spa next weekend. Got the gen admission for the weekend.

You're in for a treat.

antodeco

collie0708 wrote: »

Im looking at going to the spanish gp next year, has anyone here been can you recommend a good area to get tickets and any good hotels. thanks

I stay in the centre of Barcelona. Near enough to Barcelona Sants station. Can get the train right out to Montmelo. Its about a 30 minute walk from the station to the track, or try get one of the buses up!

Normally get tickets from Bookf1.com. I was in P1 this year. Literally sitting at the third row of the track, right where Alonso was, so crowd were going mental. Grandstand F looks great as it has the end of the straight and then the couple of corners, plus you can see other parts of the track quite well also. Benefit of the main grandstands (excluding E and F) is that they are covered. At times it got stupidly hot sitting by the track!

conzy

Heading to Monza with another Boardsie. My first F1. I regret missing the V8s but still looking forward to the spectacle of it all!

Lemonwilly

I've been to Spa, Hungary and Silverstone, hoping to get to Catalunya, New Jersey, Germany and Austria over the next few years. Will probably go to Austria next year. Got a few friends marshalling at Silverstone 10 years now, got in for free this year, grandstand tickets too, pretty fantastic weekend!

mad dave

I've been to Spa in 07 and Hockenheim in 08 but the last time I have seen an f1 up close was in Dublin for the Bavaria racing day. It's been a long time coming.:)

recyclebin

I have been to Montreal, Silverstone and Spa. My brother has gone to China for a year so could be going to Shanghai next year for the GP. I might call into see the brother while I'm there!

acquiescefc

Have been to two CART races, two Indy races but never an F1.
So i randomly got a cheap deal to Tokyo.
Turns out the Japanese grand prix is on whilst im there.
Looks like ill be popping that F1 cherry...woohoo

GarIT

Is there a timetable for Monza anywhere. What time should I get there each day, what time is it over, what else is on?

KillerShamrock

GarIT wrote: »

Is there a timetable for Monza anywhere. What time should I get there each day, what time is it over, what else is on?

Get there early as possible if your general admission especially race day unless your grandstand. There is usually a timetable with the tickets When i was there there was gp 2 + 3 and the porsche cup I think there might of been something else but I cant remember now

Are you staying in milan monza or bergamo?

GarIT

Richie6904 wrote: »

Get there early as possible if your general admission especially race day unless your grandstand. There is usually a timetable with the tickets When i was there there was gp 2 + 3 and the porsche cup I think there might of been something else but I cant remember now

Are you staying in milan monza or bergamo?

We're general admission. I can't check the tickets because we have to collect them at the track. Staying in Milan and going to travel in. Thanks.

KillerShamrock

GarIT wrote: »

We're general admission. I can't check the tickets because we have to collect them at the track. Staying in Milan and going to travel in. Thanks.

You are looking at 1 - 2 subways to the train station then a train which will be packed at the other train station it's a bus jam packed to the park then about a 20 min walk to the track. We got to the second lesmo corner which was a decent spot but you need to get there early as there are people who camp in the park/track over night.