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:


The Grandstands in front of Hotel de Paris on Tuesday


The view from our room balcony at the Fairmont


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

 

An F430 Spider in front of our hotel (ouch)


The Ferrari Faithful are here!!


The front of our hotel

 

looks like fun. Don't shop too much.

 

The view from the Apartment where we watch the race





Paul Allen's Yacht. It has 2 helipads

 

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

 

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!!!

Cheers!

 

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

 

Here's a short video clip:

http://media.putfile.com/Monaco-Gran...actice-Session

 

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!