I'm in Monaco for the Grand Prix
 

We got here Monday. We're just getting over the jetlag, there's a 9 hour time difference between here and AZ. We came over for the race. We came with a tour company called ToursF1, they are first rate all the way. We have an apartment rented for viewing the race with a balcony that's right over the long straightaway. We're staying at the Fairmont Hotel on the Mediteranean Sea in Monte Carlo. Here are some shots I've gotten so far:

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The Grandstands in front of Hotel de Paris on Tuesday

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The view from our room balcony at the Fairmont

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The other view from our balcony (that boat in front is a 90ft Mangusta)

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An F430 Spider in front of our hotel (ouch)

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The Ferrari Faithful are here!!

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The front of our hotel

looks like fun. Don't shop too much.

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The view from the Apartment where we watch the race

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Paul Allen's Yacht. It has 2 helipads

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Casino Monte Carlo...Bentley and Ferrari Heaven

I'll post more as I get them. I'm off to watch the Porsche Michelin Supercup qualifying practice session

simply F1cking awesome JOE :) wish I was there.

Looks like a blast...keep the photos coming :D

:eek: Crap, the apartment you're viewing the race from, is it the hilly section after the right turn of the start/finish straight? If it is, awesome vantage point. You can see the cars accelerate out of the right turn, onto the hilly section with some kinks, then into a left.

THANK-YOU for sharing the pix and keep them coming. Nothing like being at a live F1 race and at that, Monaco, the most prestigious one. Only been to Shanghai :(, gots to go to Monaco some time. Looking forward to your updates!!! :cool:

Cheers!

That's it exactly!! These cars are DEAFENING!!! 19000rpms screaming in your ear:eek:

Here's a short video clip:

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Monaco rules! Awesome & keep those photos coming!

Earplugs are a must at F1-thanks for the pics.

RennTechV12,

Great pics..!! ... Monaco is THE place for F1... spectacular location.. unfortunately, not a lot of passing but i would go back again in a heartbeat.. try to get down to the harbor where the teams and transporters are.. the drivers are there... in and out after practice etc.. i have a pic of Schumacher but he came by quickly and i wasn't ready.., (blurry)
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i assume that you will have cocktails with one of the drivers or something to that effect... or they will take you to the Automobile Club de Monaco..
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this site may be of help to you..
http://www.acm.mc/gpm/gpm_main.php
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it would be fun for you to check out other track locations.. especially today and tomorrow.. very different perspectives..
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additionally, if you haven't already, walking the harbor, the old palace (across the harbor from you) and driving down the coast to Nice are fun things to do..
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i have included a pic of Roman Abramovichs' 377' Pelorus motor yacht.. it is almost as big as Paul Allen's but then again, the young Russian is only 39..
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thanks for the pics...
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JR

I am in awe!
Have fun and this is on my must do list in the next few years!!!

Marty K.
(P.S. I love how the Europeans use their cars, drive them everywhere,
park them anywhere and do not worry about the the small dings...)

I'm with Marty...looks like an unbelievable time!