Comments on: Circuit de Catalunya – spectators’ experiences http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk F1 Fanatic - The Formula 1 Blog with F1 news, pictures, video, comment and analysis Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:43:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Keith Collantine http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/comment-page-2/#comment-909233 Keith Collantine Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:34:35 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/#comment-909233 This discussion page is closed. If you want to discuss going to the Spanish Grand Prix please go to the new discussion forum here: <strong><a href=http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/groups/going-to-the-spanish-grand-prix-at-circuit-de-catalunya/forum/ rel="nofollow">Going to the Spanish Grand Prix</a></strong> This discussion page is closed. If you want to discuss going to the Spanish Grand Prix please go to the new discussion forum here: Going to the Spanish Grand Prix

]]> By: falconspatrol http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/comment-page-1/#comment-878971 falconspatrol Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:22:39 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/#comment-878971 hi, planning on going for the 2012 race and i think that granstand f is the best one. you already being there, would you reccomend it? i want a stand where i will see the cars as long as possible and take great pics. which turns could you see from F? thanks, Kurt hi,

planning on going for the 2012 race and i think that granstand f is the best one.

you already being there, would you reccomend it? i want a stand where i will see the cars as long as possible and take great pics. which turns could you see from F?

thanks, Kurt

]]> By: Karen B http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/comment-page-2/#comment-873698 Karen B Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:32:58 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/#comment-873698 Had a great weekend there this year 2011, was only 2nd Grand prix in 10 years. Did Gen admin and parked in car park A, wnet into Gate 7 if I remember correctly, straight up into a small shopping and food area. Awesome view of the run up to the first corner, them the hairpin turn 4 behind and then 7,8,and 9 in front, (near to where Massa went off) Didn't realise how steep the hill was in front of us. Absolutely great build up on the Saturday and the Sunday. The good weather helped, luckily found a patch of grass under some trees, but you do have to get there about 7.30am to get those sort of places. Flew from Bournemouth in Gerona, car hire and drove from Gerona to Calella. Hotel all inclusive for Fri - Mon. About 3/4 hour drive to circuit from Calella, easy journey, roads amazing. Straight in and straight out. Food is very meh though at the circuit. Make sure you take a picnic of some sort, the supermarkets had lots of nibbly bits and take lots of water especially if the weather is hot. Ladies loos, great not to have to que very long. I would recommend incorporating this into a holiday as it's not much more expensive for a few extra days!! Will definately (hopefully) be going again in 2012. Had a great weekend there this year 2011, was only 2nd Grand prix in 10 years. Did Gen admin and parked in car park A, wnet into Gate 7 if I remember correctly, straight up into a small shopping and food area. Awesome view of the run up to the first corner, them the hairpin turn 4 behind and then 7,8,and 9 in front, (near to where Massa went off) Didn’t realise how steep the hill was in front of us. Absolutely great build up on the Saturday and the Sunday. The good weather helped, luckily found a patch of grass under some trees, but you do have to get there about 7.30am to get those sort of places.
Flew from Bournemouth in Gerona, car hire and drove from Gerona to Calella. Hotel all inclusive for Fri – Mon. About 3/4 hour drive to circuit from Calella, easy journey, roads amazing. Straight in and straight out. Food is very meh though at the circuit. Make sure you take a picnic of some sort, the supermarkets had lots of nibbly bits and take lots of water especially if the weather is hot. Ladies loos, great not to have to que very long. I would recommend incorporating this into a holiday as it’s not much more expensive for a few extra days!! Will definately (hopefully) be going again in 2012.

]]> By: Dave http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/comment-page-2/#comment-802059 Dave Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:39:25 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/#comment-802059 need as much help as I can, subscribed, and shall be back to ask question!! need as much help as I can, subscribed, and shall be back to ask question!!

]]> By: John L http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/comment-page-2/#comment-792694 John L Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:11:09 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/#comment-792694 We went this year (2011) and sat in Grandstand H. Walking the circuit, I think this was a great choice, there was a screen, and you could see all of the last corners section before they disappeared down the main straight. The circuit is a little difficult to get to. We took the advice offered here, and caught the Segales Bus. The service was good - from the city to the track, and not too far to walk from the drop off point up to the track. We only went for the Saturday and Sunday - so can only comment on those days - but it was fairly busy. It was also good experiencing the local boy getting into the lead on the first lap of the GP - the atmosphere was amazing. Walking around there seems like there's some good General Admin positions, but I do enjoy a seat these days at GP's. It seemed to be the done thing to take your own food and drink, make sure they're plastic bottles. I nearly had a spray can of sunscreen confiscated - as they aren't allowed either - so make sure you remember that during the bag searches. Facilities for a racing circuit seems good. If anyone has any questions please let me know and I'll try and answer here for you. We went this year (2011) and sat in Grandstand H. Walking the circuit, I think this was a great choice, there was a screen, and you could see all of the last corners section before they disappeared down the main straight.

The circuit is a little difficult to get to. We took the advice offered here, and caught the Segales Bus. The service was good – from the city to the track, and not too far to walk from the drop off point up to the track.

We only went for the Saturday and Sunday – so can only comment on those days – but it was fairly busy. It was also good experiencing the local boy getting into the lead on the first lap of the GP – the atmosphere was amazing.

Walking around there seems like there’s some good General Admin positions, but I do enjoy a seat these days at GP’s.

It seemed to be the done thing to take your own food and drink, make sure they’re plastic bottles. I nearly had a spray can of sunscreen confiscated – as they aren’t allowed either – so make sure you remember that during the bag searches.

Facilities for a racing circuit seems good.

If anyone has any questions please let me know and I’ll try and answer here for you.

]]> By: Helen http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/comment-page-2/#comment-681700 Helen Sun, 15 May 2011 14:31:00 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/#comment-681700 Hi, can you bring food and drink Inc alcohol into the circut? sitting in stand J. Hi, can you bring food and drink Inc alcohol into the circut? sitting in stand J.

]]> By: Norrffy http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/comment-page-2/#comment-680538 Norrffy Fri, 13 May 2011 18:15:12 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/#comment-680538 Went in 1991 - awesome view of the great Senna / Mansell duel as they drove towards us just inches apart...........priceless. Went again in 2008 and sat in Stand L for quali + race. Sat in various others on the Friday but L has to be the best on the circuit!!!!!! Going again next week --- can't wait to see them using DRS into the first corner!!!!!! Went in 1991 – awesome view of the great Senna / Mansell duel as they drove towards us just inches apart………..priceless.
Went again in 2008 and sat in Stand L for quali + race.
Sat in various others on the Friday but L has to be the best on the circuit!!!!!!
Going again next week — can’t wait to see them using DRS into the first corner!!!!!!

]]> By: David http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/comment-page-2/#comment-366396 David Tue, 04 May 2010 16:29:58 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/#comment-366396 Hello Siba Thx for link but its same over there sold out as well ! Any idea if i'll be able to buy from locals over the race track? Hello Siba

Thx for link but its same over there sold out as well ! Any idea if i’ll be able to buy from locals over the race track?

]]> By: David http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/comment-page-1/#comment-366393 David Tue, 04 May 2010 16:24:18 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/#comment-366393 Hi Jamie , I dont have any accomodation for now thinking to stay over camping area! will see i am not sure yet ! whats your story same? Hi Jamie , I dont have any accomodation for now thinking to stay over camping area! will see i am not sure yet ! whats your story same?

]]> By: siba http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/comment-page-2/#comment-366265 siba Tue, 04 May 2010 11:57:10 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/going-to-a-race/circuit-de-catalunya-barcelona-spain/#comment-366265 hey david i bought my general admissio tickets from the F1 official website but there's one website that i came across today while i was reading reviews about the circuit and there are still some general admission tickets available..the good thing is that the price is the same so maybe you should go ahead and try :) http://www.gpticketshop.com/en/start.html hey david
i bought my general admissio tickets from the F1 official website but there’s one website that i came across today while i was reading reviews about the circuit and there are still some general admission tickets available..the good thing is that the price is the same so maybe you should go ahead and try :)
http://www.gpticketshop.com/en/start.html

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