Bernie use to give a “life time Paddock Pass” pass to anyone who has done 500 Grands Prix. Drivers, team members, Media- anyone.
I met a Swiss journalist name Luc in Suzuka in 2012 (he does many interview and Q&A’s with drivers, most would have seen him over the years)- massive guy 6ft5, bald and skinny- seen him in Melbourne every year since- and he said I have done 450 as a journalist and didn’t get paid too much, when I do 500 and retire WTF would I come back here LOL! Good point hey Luc!
Nico is a World Champion – access are areas for him!!!!!