Abu Dhabi GP advice

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Hi Chaps

Looking to head out for the last round in November.

From memory I've seen threads saying you're best flying in to and staying in Dubai and just driving in for the GP ?
Any advice very much welcomed

ta

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had a look at flights and ouch not cheap so thinking the sofa is a better option.

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In a moment of madness I've booked to go to Abu Dhabi - fingers crossed I can hopefully blag some hospitality. otherwise it's a long way to watch in on the telly in a hotel room

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Flying out Friday night.
Land Saturday morning
Flying back early hours Monday - land back in blighty at 7.30am !

I've lost my mind !

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Yep - well this year we should have (!?) a British champion and it would be great to be there for it (fingers crossed).

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Has anyone got a full timetable for the weekend ?
I know GP3, GP2 are also on track - wondered what else was on

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Bit more advise needed

What do you think is a better option - sitting on a boat or from one of the hospitality suites in the Viceroy
I think the hotel will be better for watching the race ?

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Thought the same - We'll either be paddock or in the Viceroy with hospitality. Still waiting if we've been granted the golden ticket

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PHOENIXUK said:

woof said:

Has anyone got a full timetable for the weekend ?
I know GP3, GP2 are also on track - wondered what else was on

Since your now driving for Caterham you probably know more than me anyhow....

According to my itenary just GP2 & GP3, Saturday 18.40 & 12.05. Sunday 14.20 & 13.00.

Just seen that The Who are starting their World Tour concerts after the race on Sunday.. Typical as I already have
tickets for them @ Leeds.

Yep result - I'll wave to you as I go round the track

The Who on Sunday night

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I've got a hotel room available for this weekend in Abu Dhabi on Yas Island next to the circuit. Saturday night only. Get in touch if anyone or you know anyone that needs a room. Everything on Yas Island is sold out !

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PHOENIXUK said:

woof said:

I've got a hotel room available for this weekend in Abu Dhabi on Yas Island next to the circuit. Saturday night only. Get in touch if anyone or you know anyone that needs a room. Everything on Yas Island is sold out !

You cancelled the whole trip now you lost the Caterham drive.......?

My crowdfunding fell flat - couldn't afford the taxi from the airport.

But joking apart I'm gutted I can't go at the last minute.

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RichB said:

woof said:

PHOENIXUK said:

woof said:

I've got a hotel room available for this weekend in Abu Dhabi on Yas Island next to the circuit. Saturday night only. Get in touch if anyone or you know anyone that needs a room. Everything on Yas Island is sold out !

You cancelled the whole trip now you lost the Caterham drive.......?

My crowdfunding fell flat - couldn't afford the taxi from the airport. But joking apart I'm gutted I can't go at the last minute.

Weren't we relying on you to have a chat with Jenson to ask him, in confidence, what his plane for 2015 are?

I was supposed to be with his crew this weekend. Don't remind me Rich !

He doesn't know anything yet. But he will be driving somewhere if it isn't F1. I suspect Mclaren will offer him a deal to do part of the season. Results based. But that isn't anything official - apart from he will be driving somewhere.

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Matt UK said:

woof said:

Flying out Friday night.
Land Saturday morning
Flying back early hours Monday - land back in blighty at 7.30am !

I've lost my mind !

Similar flight times as me (although I leave at 7.30am, back about 1.30pm).

Never been to an F1 race before so looking forward to it!

Enjoy! At the last minute I had to cancel - so I'll be trying to recreate the atmosphere with a bucket of sand in the front room and the heating turned up to 30c.

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RichB said:

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Enjoy! At the last minute I had to cancel - so I'll be trying to recreate the atmosphere with a bucket of sand in the front room and the heating turned up to 30c.

Better not have a beer then

I'm allowed to drink in the house but only is a designated corner of the room