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The Ascari chicane grandstand is good. As is the apex of the parabolica. They don't allow you to sit on the banking by the first chicane and after the lesmos anymore 
I had a t-shirt with a pic of Sir Stirling in a Maserati 250F on it. Went down a treat, better than the generic Ferrari Tat.
Enjoy it, it's a very evocative place.
I had a t-shirt with a pic of Sir Stirling in a Maserati 250F on it. Went down a treat, better than the generic Ferrari Tat.
Enjoy it, it's a very evocative place.
Went last year. Fantastic!!! I meant to buy 3 day general admission ticket but only got sunday by mistake. I got a grandstand for fri and sat from ebay.
Dont try and walk from Monza train station....I did as I couldnt see any other way. Its MILES!!! I found out there is a bus but I have forgotten the number im afraid.
Friday is roaming for any ticket so good for walking the track and taking some pics. I had a rug which is handy to sit on as even the grandstands are concrete. Its nice and hot and if you look carefully there are a few water taps dotted around the place. All the spots were good for different reasons depends what you want to see. The straights are good to get a feel for the speed but bit boring after a while. Inside of parabolica is good, fantastically close but that is hard work on the neck!
Sat I had a ticket for the second chicane. It was a good spot for action and having the numbered seat was good for a bit of extra sleep point of view.
Sunday was an early start to try and get a good spot. I was going for the 1st or 2nd lesmo where there a free 3 step metal stands. I would have seen a few 1st lap passes and LH crash but chose not to as it was in the shade all day. I went for the exit of parabolica, just before pit entry. Loads of space right up the the start of the race!!! Very surprising. Turned out to be a good spot, saw a grosjean mega save which tv didnt catch and watching LH totally flat out every single lap was unreal. I would probably pay the little extra for grandstand tickets next time, just to save the worry about where to sit. If you do go general admission spend the saved money on a kangaroo tv. Getting crofty and ant for all sessions is invaluable.
The other reason i chose parabolica was for the track invasion. Just before the end of the race get your stuff ready and head for the gate it looks like people are going for. Its amazing, every race should have it. I sprinted down the main straight and just made it in time for the English anthem for Brawn. The atmosphere is incredible, so much fun!!
Dont worry about wearing english team wear. There were loads of Mclaren people. I just wore my cap. All i got was a bit of banter from a megaphone guy after LH crash. Was quite funny but a shame it happened especially the cheers. Hopefully the were more for the fact it meant kimi was on the podium.
For atmosphere and just the feel of the place its a MUST for any F1 fan. So please I made the effort. Good luck and enjoy it. Here are some pics http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/thestig84/Monza?auth...
Oh thursday has a pitwalk for 3 day ticket holders. I didnt know this unfortunately.
Dont try and walk from Monza train station....I did as I couldnt see any other way. Its MILES!!! I found out there is a bus but I have forgotten the number im afraid.
Friday is roaming for any ticket so good for walking the track and taking some pics. I had a rug which is handy to sit on as even the grandstands are concrete. Its nice and hot and if you look carefully there are a few water taps dotted around the place. All the spots were good for different reasons depends what you want to see. The straights are good to get a feel for the speed but bit boring after a while. Inside of parabolica is good, fantastically close but that is hard work on the neck!
Sat I had a ticket for the second chicane. It was a good spot for action and having the numbered seat was good for a bit of extra sleep point of view.
Sunday was an early start to try and get a good spot. I was going for the 1st or 2nd lesmo where there a free 3 step metal stands. I would have seen a few 1st lap passes and LH crash but chose not to as it was in the shade all day. I went for the exit of parabolica, just before pit entry. Loads of space right up the the start of the race!!! Very surprising. Turned out to be a good spot, saw a grosjean mega save which tv didnt catch and watching LH totally flat out every single lap was unreal. I would probably pay the little extra for grandstand tickets next time, just to save the worry about where to sit. If you do go general admission spend the saved money on a kangaroo tv. Getting crofty and ant for all sessions is invaluable.
The other reason i chose parabolica was for the track invasion. Just before the end of the race get your stuff ready and head for the gate it looks like people are going for. Its amazing, every race should have it. I sprinted down the main straight and just made it in time for the English anthem for Brawn. The atmosphere is incredible, so much fun!!
Dont worry about wearing english team wear. There were loads of Mclaren people. I just wore my cap. All i got was a bit of banter from a megaphone guy after LH crash. Was quite funny but a shame it happened especially the cheers. Hopefully the were more for the fact it meant kimi was on the podium.
For atmosphere and just the feel of the place its a MUST for any F1 fan. So please I made the effort. Good luck and enjoy it. Here are some pics http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/thestig84/Monza?auth...
Oh thursday has a pitwalk for 3 day ticket holders. I didnt know this unfortunately.
Not the obvious way, but driving and using the park and ride is easy!
We stayed in Bergamo this year, drove in on the Saturday and Sunday. Going in was about 45 minutes if that, from leaving hotel to walking in the gates, both days. Leaving was a bit busier, but still excellent! And after the race when we got going in the car, no traffic!
We stayed in Bergamo this year, drove in on the Saturday and Sunday. Going in was about 45 minutes if that, from leaving hotel to walking in the gates, both days. Leaving was a bit busier, but still excellent! And after the race when we got going in the car, no traffic!
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