| Author | Message | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 853 Registered: 1-2002 |
Amar; Wolfgang: Finally back in the states. Man, what a trip... Anyway, the GP sucked for me too. I had someone else take care of the tickets only to realize that what my friend thought were granstand seats, were, in all actuallity, general admission --section rocher-- so I spent 5 hours sitting on a cliffside, trying not to fall off, watching what I could see of the race. I headed over to the texan for a bit after the race, didn't see anyone, and went and had lunch at planet pasta --5 euro for ONE can off coke-- anyway, sorry we couldn't meet up. Maybe next year? PS- the guy at the hotel had "trouble" giving me my wake up call, so I was 2 hours late getting to the event. Can you say... traffic? ugh. Regards, Hubert. | ||
| Amar Inam (Amar360)
Junior Member Username: Amar360 Post Number: 225 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hubert, I'm sorry we missed meeting you all after the race. We actually had to rush back to our cruise ship in Cannes at 5 pm and not 8 pm as I'd thought, and so in fact we missed the end of the race to get back in time. We got lucky and managed to hook up with a guy who's prominent in Formula 1 and watched from a great vantage point for the 1 hour we were there! Hope you had a great time in Monaco and look forward to meeting somewhere in the world in the near future... Regards, Amar | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 306 Registered: 3-2003 |
Hi Amar & Hubert well I`m back from Monaco and dissapointed. Everything went wrong for me this time. I forgott my Mobil on Saturday night at the Hotel. Have to charge it and went to Monaco early Sunday morning and forgot the Mobil hanging at the wall to charge. So, no way to get in contact with you and the other gents. Got your Mobil number only stored at my mobil�.it sucks! We arrived very lat on Sunday NEAR Monaco and there was no way to drive close to the city. All roads were closed! So we have to walk over 3 hours to the track�.it sucks! At least we arrived (after the start) at our place�.it s***! It was an appartement house and we have been there in the 11th floor�..it s***! Couldn`t see so much and most of the race we watched at TV�..it�! The place was close after the start before the first left corner comes on the left side of the track. After the race it was amazing to find the cars and going out of the city�.another 3 hours! So, we came too late to the race, saw nothing only TV, walked 6 hours�no fun! Amar & Hubert, hope you both enjoyed your trip and the race? Once again I`m so sorry and apologice for all the trouble and I`m sad not to meet you there. I have shot some pics (from far away 11 floor) which will I post the next fe days. Wolfgang FORZA FERRARI | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 303 Registered: 3-2003 |
Hubert, yeps, I found (googled) the "Le Texan": "Le Texan, 4 rue Suffren Reymond, 377-93-30-34-54. A western version of the Hard Rock Cafe that draws crowds and celebrities nightly; menu includes quesadillas, salads, fried chicken, burgers and beer." "Le Texan (no joke) serves down-home Tex-Mex far from Laredo: Owned and operated by two American women, this place is generally crowded, so book in advance." Sounds good & we will CU on Sunday. Wolfgang | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 852 Registered: 1-2002 |
Wolfgang, I�ve never been to the texan, and am unsure about the parking accomodations there, I looked up the address and phone number for you. Perhaps you could call to arrange parking, and get dsirection. I�m staying in Nice, so I won�t be driving into monanco, but taking the train. See you then. TEXAN (LE) 93-30-34-54 4, rue Suffren Reymond 98000 Monaco Amar, See you then. I�ll ring both of you once I get to Nice. Ciao! | ||
| Amar Inam (Amar360)
Junior Member Username: Amar360 Post Number: 222 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hubert et al, Sounds like a plan. Yea it will be a zoo right after the race, so we'll plan on staying in Monte Carlo till about 5/6 pm (have to get back to Cannes then) and hope to see you all at The Texan. My mobile number is +44 7753 616 268, feel free to call. Enjoy the trip over... A presto, Amar | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 299 Registered: 3-2003 |
Hubert, thanks, please advice me where "The Texan" is? Downtown or outside? Can we drive & park there? We are coming with 5 F-cars. Augsburg, so you are are real Bavarian? Wolfgang | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 851 Registered: 1-2002 |
Wolfgang! Hello. I'll call you Sunday, but you shuld plan on meeting all of us after the GP at "The Texan". See you then. Regards, hubert. ps- my name is German. I was born in Augsburg. | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 296 Registered: 3-2003 |
Hello Hubert, wow, one more Fchat.com member will go there. That`s great hope to CU ther for a drink together with Amar. Please feel free to call me over mobil on sunday for meeting: +49 170-1647222 You name sounds preety German or so. Wher does you come from? Wolfgang | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 850 Registered: 1-2002 |
Amar et. al. I will be at the GP, I�m currently in Granada, Spain, my seats are in the grandstand section at rasscasse and i�ll be meeting martin after the GP at �the texan� after the GP. amar, you should tell you wife that monte carlo will be a utter zoo for at least a couple hours. perfect excuse to stay and have a drink with the �expatriate� tifosi in attendance. best regards, hubert. ps- i will be staying in nice, once i get the details i�ll post my phone # there, and perhaps some of us could meet before or after as i�m stayin in nice sunday night, and then making my way over to maranello the next morning. | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 274 Registered: 3-2003 |
Amar, I`m going & will meet you! Call you later in the afternoon for arrangement. Sorry, for "Off Topics" you are right thats the wrong place. | ||
| Amar Inam (Amar360)
Junior Member Username: Amar360 Post Number: 219 Registered: 10-2002 |
I started this thread to find out who else is going for the Grand Prix and getting info on tickets. It didn't occur to me it might end up in a discussion of the political merits or personal moralities of visiting "peace loving Europe" - I thought those strongly discussed debates were confined to the "Off Topics" section! Anyway, to those who're going to be in Monaco, let's have a great time, a Ferrari celebration at the end of it, and look forward to seeing you there... | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 268 Registered: 3-2003 |
Bart, strange Bart, strange. But I respect your opinion. "Sorry, but I will not travel to peace loving Europe ..." WHO does not love peace??? Did any body canceled his trip to "war loving USA" the last months? No of course not, `cause we do not think so! A sad Wolfgang | ||
| Edvar van Daalen (Evandaalen)
Junior Member Username: Evandaalen Post Number: 133 Registered: 10-2001 |
I'm not going to Monaco this year (I've been there 7 times or so), but just a small tip: go to the Casino square at Friday and Saturday evening and enjoy all the exclusive cars you see over there: F40s, F50, 550 Barchettas, McLaren F1, Pagani, Lamborghini and so on and so on .... see my website for some galleries of Monaco from last year: www.red-headed.com. Greetings and enjoy your stay in Monaco! | ||
| Bart Duesler (The_bart)
Junior Member Username: The_bart Post Number: 78 Registered: 1-2003 |
My maximum is two a year. I did go to Lake Albert. It was great fun but my car lost. Going to peace loving Europe right now is not in my plans. My daughter is in Nice & Cannes right now. I pray she comes home. Sorry, but I will not travel to peace loving Europe at the present. | ||
| Mike Fisher (Mikef)
Junior Member Username: Mikef Post Number: 195 Registered: 11-2001 |
I have gone many times and have always been able to get a ticket. Easy to do if you are only by yourself as there are always single seats scattered about that are unsold. Also scalpers are very willing to get rid of single seats they might have. Wed or Thur is the best time to try for tickets. | ||
| Amar Inam (Amar360)
Junior Member Username: Amar360 Post Number: 216 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hubert, Okay thanks. If my fiancee hasn't made us escape the Monaco crowds by then, we'll be sure to drop by and say hello to you all (you'll spot me easily - I will probably be the only "folically challenged" Indian-looking guy there!). Have a good trip over... Amar | ||
| Warren Dodge (Spiderman)
New member Username: Spiderman Post Number: 42 Registered: 11-2001 |
Do get there early and DO expect to have to defend your spot. It gets very crowded and people will do anything to get a good spot. Tatcat and I noticed that may of the good seats below the wall had been secured much earlier than the weekend by people locking their chairs to trees, etc. Nonetheless, the wall is the best spot for the race as you can see the Jumbotron from across the harbor and more of the track than anywhere else. Yo Rick, thinking about going back next year! Lisa wants to stay in Eze. | ||
| Jack Habits (Ferraristuff)
Member Username: Ferraristuff Post Number: 613 Registered: 4-2003 |
Amar, if you go to Le Rocher, bring towels or a plaid or something as there is no arranged seating there whatsoever. When you walk up there, you might be able to snatch a spot on the wall (defend it with your life! hahahahaha!). Don't linger too long "in town" but secure your spot VERY early! I also always found the grandstand tickets way too expensive for what you get. Good luck! Jack | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 830 Registered: 1-2002 |
Amar: A good group of us FC tifosi are meeting at "the texan" after the GP. I'll be there, and so will Martin, for sure. I don't know what you look liek, but I'll come up w/ soemthing ridicolous to wear. | ||
| Amar Inam (Amar360)
Junior Member Username: Amar360 Post Number: 208 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jack, Jens and Rick, Thanks for the replies. There are still some grandstand seats available but at silly prices. Think we might just follow your idea Jack and go to Le Rocher and take our chances there... not sure how appealing it is to my fiancee to get up at 5 am to get a good view of something she's not hugely crazy about but we shall see! Ciao, Amar | ||
| rick catalano (Tatcat)
Junior Member Username: Tatcat Post Number: 84 Registered: 9-2001 |
just show up. sit on the hill over looking Rasscase. you can purchase tickets. on the day. you must get there while its still dark to get a perfect spot but there are many great spots along the road where you can see all the way across the harbour to the tunnel exit. take plenty provisions and a comfortable chair. just remember to arrive early. you won't be dissappointed. if you call The Grand Prix restaurant (formerly La Rassacce) you more than likely can get one or two spots for thursday pre Qual. at a bargain price compared to race day. | ||
| Jens Haller (Jh280774)
Member Username: Jh280774 Post Number: 655 Registered: 9-2001 |
Amar, Tickets are already sold out, I fear! Nevertheless you can still try it via the Ferrari Owners Site and order some Paddock Club tickets of the "Ferrari Formula One Club". These are complete weekend Paddock tickets with catering and drinks as well pit lane access till five minutes before the start or so. Additionally you are allowed in the Ferrari Pits, take part in their press conferences etc. etc. For the complete service of these tickets go to the Owners Site and click Ferrari Formula one club on their main page. These tickets are definitely the best to get for any GP. The large downside of this is the price: 4700 � per ticket for the Monaco GP. Still I will do this one time! BTW: Prices have crumbled for these tickets! Last year there were over 6000� as far as I can remember! So see it as a bargain!  Con saluti cordialissimi, Jens Haller | ||
| Jack Habits (Ferraristuff)
Member Username: Ferraristuff Post Number: 605 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hi Amar, I believe they are all sold out, at least the Grandstands are. I like to visit it but not going this year. If you can and want to cope with the discomfort, simply go to the rock (le rocher). It is always seen as the poor man's way of watching the GP but the view is STUNNING with almost 60% of the track right in front of you + 2 large video screens and you can actually follow the cars with your eyes, something that I found almost impossible from any of the grandstands that I have been seated on. Jack | ||
| Amar Inam (Amar360)
Junior Member Username: Amar360 Post Number: 206 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hi Jack, Thanks for that suggestion but I probably need to arrange them in advance. Have been to the Monaco GP once before - watching it from a friend's apartment above the circuit, so no need to worry about tickets that time! Ciao, Amar | ||
| Jack Habits (Ferraristuff)
Member Username: Ferraristuff Post Number: 600 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hi Amar, ticket will be available "on the spot" albeit at a premium. Go EARLY (around 6.00 AM) and you'll probably manage to buy them from one or the other guys selling them in the street. Ever been to the GP before? Jack | ||
| Amar Inam (Amar360)
Junior Member Username: Amar360 Post Number: 205 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hi, Is anybody from FC going to the Monaco Grand Prix? I'm waking up rather late on this but really want to go and don't know if decent tickets are still available. Does anyone know how to get hold of tickets with good views at this late stage??!! Thanks for any help. Ciao, Amar |