british grand prix
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im a little excited my friend just phoned me to say the tickets are booked for the british grand prix and the best bit is we are giing to be sat on abby courner hopefully get a good seat with a good view
never ever been to a f1 race so i cant wait its going to be the best thing ive done in a long time
never ever been to a f1 race so i cant wait its going to be the best thing ive done in a long time
I went to the last one (2012) and it was incredible. I would recommend getting some radio earmuffs though as it can be very hard to keep track of things, especially when the cars spread out throughout the race and you miss every last bit of commentary!
The noise is unbelievable, especially the first lap when they are all close together.
I'm hoping to go again this year.
The noise is unbelievable, especially the first lap when they are all close together.
I'm hoping to go again this year.
In UK, you keep up with the action on a mobile via t'interweb. I went to Monaco and had no idea what was happening. We only found out Alonso had crashed when his wrecked car came back and a lad got a text from Belgium explaining the situation.
Be prepared for the noise. The free ear plugs ain't good enough
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You'll love it.
Be prepared for the noise. The free ear plugs ain't good enough
.You'll love it.
I went to the British GP in the year Senna crashed (was at club) - partisan is not the word for it. I also went to Hockenheim the year Silverstone had 'the mud' - it was worse in Germany! My dad also raced in the historic saloons support race about 4 or 5 years ago - I stood on the pitfall next to Vettel who genuinely seemed to enjoy it, he had a sit in our car and my mum got a hug from Barrichello! No atmosphere in the paddock though, unlike a normal club meeting.
Bummer that I usually race the car though!
I'd say its worthwhile for any petrolhead - one recommendation (other than the radio) - earplugs!
Bummer that I usually race the car though!
I'd say its worthwhile for any petrolhead - one recommendation (other than the radio) - earplugs!
Going to a Grand Prix is a unique experience.
It's a fact that you can follow the race much easier on TV at home, so be aware of that.
But at home you don't get the sheer noise of the cars (which is absolutely glorious), the smells (which are a heady mix of race fuel, burnt rubber and brake/clutch material) and the amazing atmosphere, particularly at a dramatic race. Just wonderful.
It's a fact that you can follow the race much easier on TV at home, so be aware of that.
But at home you don't get the sheer noise of the cars (which is absolutely glorious), the smells (which are a heady mix of race fuel, burnt rubber and brake/clutch material) and the amazing atmosphere, particularly at a dramatic race. Just wonderful.
Getting a 'fanvision' TV (formerally KangarooTV) is handy if your not going to be near a big screen as you can then follow a driver's on board, or just the standard F1 feed. Commentary is from BBC 5live. or use it to access the live timings (mobilephone signal for internet access can be patchy at times with 100,000+ people there) plus the qualifying footage is repeated later in the evening if your staying nearby (handy for me when i come off post and get back to the marshal's campsite.) costs about £60-70 for the weekend if pre booked and it can be posted to you a week before the race.
Alternatively Silverstone Radio also broadcasts commentary on 97.7FM if your phone has a radio app. the broadcast programs keeps me going on a morning when i get to post around 6/7am and there is nowt on track till 9.
Alternatively Silverstone Radio also broadcasts commentary on 97.7FM if your phone has a radio app. the broadcast programs keeps me going on a morning when i get to post around 6/7am and there is nowt on track till 9.
t. Bring ear defenders and a radio. Radio Silverstone does a great job of keeping you updated. Aside from the experience that TV cant replicate, you also get to see the change in gaps throughout the field lap on lap...
Last British GP I went to was 2008: Lewis Hamilton wiping the (very wet) floor with the rest of the field.
Had a strange conversation with a dippy waitress at the restaurant in Northampton where we ate on the Saturday night: remember that this is just up the road from the circuit.
Me: Presumably you're finding it a lot busier tonight, what with the Grand Prix being on and everything.
Dippy waitress: Grand Prix? Wassat?
Me: You know, the big motor race down at Silverstone?
DW: Silverstone?? Where's that?
Me: You know, that circuit just down the road....? You know, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren and all that.....?
DW: Oh yeah, of course! My dad is an engineer at the Mclaren factory, in fact!
Had a strange conversation with a dippy waitress at the restaurant in Northampton where we ate on the Saturday night: remember that this is just up the road from the circuit.
Me: Presumably you're finding it a lot busier tonight, what with the Grand Prix being on and everything.
Dippy waitress: Grand Prix? Wassat?
Me: You know, the big motor race down at Silverstone?
DW: Silverstone?? Where's that?
Me: You know, that circuit just down the road....? You know, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren and all that.....?
DW: Oh yeah, of course! My dad is an engineer at the Mclaren factory, in fact!
Two things from above need emphasising...
Start saving now - it will cost a fortune and every penny will be a memory. You will regret every thing you could have done, but didn't beacause it cost too much.
Record all the action that you will see (practice(s), quali & race). Save them to DVD before your Sky+ breaks.
Start saving now - it will cost a fortune and every penny will be a memory. You will regret every thing you could have done, but didn't beacause it cost too much.
Record all the action that you will see (practice(s), quali & race). Save them to DVD before your Sky+ breaks.
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