F1 Fanatic

Best bet would be a day or two before the race at the KLCC Mall. Don’t you have some hook up there? You might could jump the queue!

chen your going paddock club just give it one of the serfs to get all the autographs for you whilst you sip on a cold cocktail!!! :)

Chen- If you are in the Paddock Club you will get plenty of access to the drivers but need to get them at a good time.

I am not sure if you have been Paddock Club before but depending on the Suite you are in (or the host) will depend. In Melbourne last year we were in Lotus- had an apperance from Romain (and most didnt know him to be honest) and a cameo by Kimi (no funny “leave me alone” comments as he actually did no speak at all!!!) .

Japan PC last year was much better for driver apperances. We booked through Book F1 (UK) and instead of having a suite of VIP’s, at Suzuka Mercedes, Torro Rosso, Williams & Sauber all had 2 tables of VIP’s- so we had drivers from all come up for a visit. If you just want an autograph or photo its fine, but a longer chat is harder and better to get them on the way out and most will spend some time.

In Melbourne last year we had people on our table who would sit down, watch the TV and be shocked when I showed them a photo of Webber & I, or my mate & Massa etc. The drivers do wander a fair it due to their committments so wander around and you will see a fair few. Most are very good for a quick photo as they are very busy of course, but I say go for a walk instead of watching the TV and you will bump into heaps of people.

PS- If you see Sir Jackie Stewart do make the time to say hello, this guy is a gem!!!!

If you hang around in the walkway outside the PC, you’d be surprised at how many people you can bump into, especially on Friday as it’s less busy for the teams compared to Sat/Sun. In particular, the less famous drivers usually get ignored by the bulk of the champagne-sipping crowd so they’re more willing to pause to chat.

from experience these are a right royal waste of time, if youre lucky you get a scrawl, when you look at it after, it looks like nothing, take the camera and get a pic, think thats a better option

was at le mans last year for the drivers parade, now that was mega, funnily enough the 2 blokes who had the biggest scowl on their bakes (faces) were the 2 ex f1 drivers….. heidfeld and fisi…now that tells a story

Chen- you will have a blast mate – enjoy it!!
Please send some photos!!

I went to the Clipsal 500 today (Adelaide Supercars) with the Fam -Casey Stoner DNF (: I hated the line ups – while the Paddock Club cost a shit load, you really get your money worth if you are a REAL F1 fan.
My wife & I was invited into the Williams Motorhome for a beer- Bruno done a great happy birthday for my brother-in-law and easily one of the best times of my life!!

Not all can spend money on the Paddock Cllub as it does cost- those who can please do, it is one life experiances that wont be forgotten!!!!!!!

Here’s a quick vid of Lewis going for practice from the balcony of the PC suite.