Thinking of doing Spa...
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As someone who has done just about every circuit on the calendar I would say this. If you like camping and roughing it and want to soak up the atmosphere then Spa is a good race to go to, but the facilities are woeful, the view isn't that great and there is not much to do other than watch the racing so if you like things a bit more varied and civilised with creature comforts then it's not the greatest race to go to. Getting to and from it is also a bit of a nightmare.
It's a shame as it's my favourite circuit but sadly I actually think it's better watched on TV much like Monaco.
The race that surprised me is Austria, it's a beautiful location, the facilities set up make the place a lot more civilised, general admission on the straight between Remus and Schlossgold affords you a great view of at least half of the track and if the sun is out it's a wonderful place to just sit and take in F1 amongst the scenery. It's also not ludicrously expensive.
It's a shame as it's my favourite circuit but sadly I actually think it's better watched on TV much like Monaco.
The race that surprised me is Austria, it's a beautiful location, the facilities set up make the place a lot more civilised, general admission on the straight between Remus and Schlossgold affords you a great view of at least half of the track and if the sun is out it's a wonderful place to just sit and take in F1 amongst the scenery. It's also not ludicrously expensive.
cb1965 said:
As someone who has done just about every circuit on the calendar I would say this. If you like camping and roughing it and want to soak up the atmosphere then Spa is a good race to go to, but the facilities are woeful, the view isn't that great and there is not much to do other than watch the racing so if you like things a bit more varied and civilised with creature comforts then it's not the greatest race to go to. Getting to and from it is also a bit of a nightmare.
It's a shame as it's my favourite circuit but sadly I actually think it's better watched on TV much like Monaco.
The race that surprised me is Austria, it's a beautiful location, the facilities set up make the place a lot more civilised, general admission on the straight between Remus and Schlossgold affords you a great view of at least half of the track and if the sun is out it's a wonderful place to just sit and take in F1 amongst the scenery. It's also not ludicrously expensive.
Would agree with the first parts about roughing it, with a fantastic atmosphere. It's a shame as it's my favourite circuit but sadly I actually think it's better watched on TV much like Monaco.
The race that surprised me is Austria, it's a beautiful location, the facilities set up make the place a lot more civilised, general admission on the straight between Remus and Schlossgold affords you a great view of at least half of the track and if the sun is out it's a wonderful place to just sit and take in F1 amongst the scenery. It's also not ludicrously expensive.
Would disagree on the view - GA gives pretty good views from most of the circuit and you can walk right round. Many times better I think than Silverstone & even Monza.
Good to hear about Austria - it's next on my hit list.
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