Best race to go to for overall experience?
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I’m in New Zealand and hopefully our borders will open next year - I’m itching to get to another F1 race.
I’m after your recommendations on the best race to attend that has both awesome track atmosphere, but is also in a location that makes a good holiday destination, with lots to see and do, as we have a long way yo travel (keep the Mrs happy!). Good racing would be a bonus too.
From watching Mexico this morning it looked like the crowd were having a blast, would have loved to be in that stadium grandstand. Is it usually like this, or was it special because Checo had a chance of winning?
So far I’ve been to:
- Melbourne numerous times
- Shanghai
- Singapore
- Monza
- Monaco
So at the moment I’m considering:
- Mexico, have never been to Mexico and as mentioned the race looked like fun. Climate also generally always good too.
- Austin, enjoyed the party atmosphere in Singapore and this looks similar?
- Barcelona, would be the Mrs choice but is May the wrong time of year to visit Spain and it’s a long way for me to go just for a race
I’m after your recommendations on the best race to attend that has both awesome track atmosphere, but is also in a location that makes a good holiday destination, with lots to see and do, as we have a long way yo travel (keep the Mrs happy!). Good racing would be a bonus too.
From watching Mexico this morning it looked like the crowd were having a blast, would have loved to be in that stadium grandstand. Is it usually like this, or was it special because Checo had a chance of winning?
So far I’ve been to:
- Melbourne numerous times
- Shanghai
- Singapore
- Monza
- Monaco
So at the moment I’m considering:
- Mexico, have never been to Mexico and as mentioned the race looked like fun. Climate also generally always good too.
- Austin, enjoyed the party atmosphere in Singapore and this looks similar?
- Barcelona, would be the Mrs choice but is May the wrong time of year to visit Spain and it’s a long way for me to go just for a race
I’m in Dubai, and want to go to Melbourne! Yes, the last two races have had a great atmosphere from watching on TV.
Abu Dhabi (been loads) is good, plenty to do as a tourist in the UAE and a well set up event with A-List after-race concerts.
Singapore (been a couple of times) was absolutely brilliant for atmosphere, the whole place comes alive at night.
Monaco, just because. Need very deep pockets though, but is a double-header with Barcelona next year and they are only a couple of hours apart.
Canada is one I’d always like to go to, Montreal seems similar to Melbourne as a ‘park’ circuit close to the city.
Monza, which is pretty much in the city of Milan.
Baku seems like an interesting place, never been and seems like quite a bit to do there.
Budapest is a lovely city, but not been to the race there.
Most of the European races are actually a pain for non-F1-fan visitors, if you go to Silverstone or Spa you’re either camping on site for three days or spending hours in traffic.
Let’s be honest, most of us have a bucket list of attending all the races!
I’ve done Silverstone, Spa, Bahrain, AD and Singapore so far.
Abu Dhabi (been loads) is good, plenty to do as a tourist in the UAE and a well set up event with A-List after-race concerts.
Singapore (been a couple of times) was absolutely brilliant for atmosphere, the whole place comes alive at night.
Monaco, just because. Need very deep pockets though, but is a double-header with Barcelona next year and they are only a couple of hours apart.
Canada is one I’d always like to go to, Montreal seems similar to Melbourne as a ‘park’ circuit close to the city.
Monza, which is pretty much in the city of Milan.
Baku seems like an interesting place, never been and seems like quite a bit to do there.
Budapest is a lovely city, but not been to the race there.
Most of the European races are actually a pain for non-F1-fan visitors, if you go to Silverstone or Spa you’re either camping on site for three days or spending hours in traffic.
Let’s be honest, most of us have a bucket list of attending all the races!
I’ve done Silverstone, Spa, Bahrain, AD and Singapore so far.
Ref Monza above - great circuit to be at although some areas are difficult to get a decent view point from.
Milan however I thought was a bit of a dive. Didn't enjoy it at all.
Budapest is a great city & with decent access out to the track.
As you point out Spa & Silverstone aren't really tourist destinations...
I'd like to do Singapore, Austin & Monaco...
Milan however I thought was a bit of a dive. Didn't enjoy it at all.
Budapest is a great city & with decent access out to the track.
As you point out Spa & Silverstone aren't really tourist destinations...
I'd like to do Singapore, Austin & Monaco...
Dan_1981 said:
Ref Monza above - great circuit to be at although some areas are difficult to get a decent view point from.
Milan however I thought was a bit of a dive. Didn't enjoy it at all.
I agree about Milan, however Monza is on he railway line to Lake Como (Varenna station is about 50 mins) and that’s a much more attractive place to stay. Milan however I thought was a bit of a dive. Didn't enjoy it at all.
I’d recommend Austin - it’s easy to get to, the circuit is good, the fan base is quite quickly ‘understanding’ F1 and are a friendly bunch. Austin itself will probably also surprise you as a city - it’s vibrant, clean, good range of hotels and by and large the food is good.
Eta -
Why they don’t race in March (and it was freezing) -
And some restaurants you get to pick your own steak -
Eta -
Why they don’t race in March (and it was freezing) -
And some restaurants you get to pick your own steak -
Edited by Petrus1983 on Monday 8th November 15:23
Gareth1974 said:
I agree about Milan, however Monza is on he railway line to Lake Como (Varenna station is about 50 mins) and that’s a much more attractive place to stay.
^^ This. Pick up the train from Switzerland and it's very pleasant.I love the atmosphere at Monza. I pick the GA cheap seats, sit with the locals with a picnic and wine, then watch the race on replay to find out what happened.
Spa. The track is ace, general admission viewing is very good so you may only need a grandstand on race day but that said, standing anywhere between Eau rouge and Stavelot would be a great atmosphere. Nice cities nearby to have a wander round. Tie in a track day there the following week before you drive up to Zaandvoort….
pablo said:
Spa. The track is ace, general admission viewing is very good so you may only need a grandstand on race day but that said, standing anywhere between Eau rouge and Stavelot would be a great atmosphere. Nice cities nearby to have a wander round. Tie in a track day there the following week before you drive up to Zaandvoort….
I drove a 1972 MG Midget there in ‘98 and camped. Brilliant atmosphere from the fans in the evenings.
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