F1antics

The “Crofty”/Brundle/Kravitz/Herbert comedy team don’t appeal to me. They sound like a 1960’s Radio 1 DJ team – remember Smashie and Nicey from the Fast Show? I don’t want to hear about who ate a hard boiled egg on the plane, or whose son knows how to do what latest dance. They embarrass me. “Crofty” is the worst, he just witters on and on about…[Read more]

Regarding the parking ticket, it’s a 3-day circuit pass for 1 vehicle/2 people. Cost price £65, will sell at a discount as Silverstone are still selling them directly at that price.

Anyone interested in a parking ticket?

Stubhub is a reseller of GP tickets. I haven’t used them but they have a good reputation.

A quick report after a day in the Montjuic Club (aka Piso Box) for pre-season testing.

We got a taxi from downtown Barcelona to the accreditation centre at the circuit, where we needed to collect our passes. The taxi cost less than 40 euros, which was good value considering we were held up by a strike/demo. The taxi driver was confident getting…[Read more]

I think that quite a lot of the media associated with F1 are so desperate for clicks that they try to stir up controversy. It’s as if they don’t see the people involved in the sport as real human beings. I’d like to see a professional code of conduct introduced, with accreditation for journalists who adhere to it. That way we, as fans, can weed…[Read more]

I’ve been for the last 4 years and have had a great experience. Mind you, it hasn’t rained when I’ve been there, but I do plan my trip to allow for a second day if the first is a washout.

I go for the corporate package – £250 from someone like JDC Promotions (where you may end up in a smaller box over the pitlane, over 1 garage), or slightly…[Read more]

Club Corner tickets purchased
Woodlands (lively) motorhome pitch and electric hookup booked
Motorhome booked

All set :)

I will have a spare circuit car park ticket (2 person) if anyone’s interested.

I haven’t had any luck with finding a company that drops off and picks up, at least not one that doesn’t charge an arm and a leg. So like you, I’m investigating self-drive motorhomes now, and any recommendations would be handy

I’ve got Club Corner tickets and have booked cancellable accommodation just outside Milton Keynes but am now looking into motorhome hire to avoid getting snarled up in traffic each day. Some motorhome companies offer to drop off and pick up, so I’m investigating those, although driving shouldn’t be a problem.

So it’s a question of choosing a…[Read more]

Thanks. Camping does sound tempting but it’s been 50 years since I last slept in a tent and I’ve got used to my creature comforts, especially the use of a hairdryer :) My friend (similar age to me) is concerned about how convenient the conveniences are. Is it suitable for a couple of females who’re getting on a bit and who’re not very outdoorsy?

Hi Colin. I’ve just booked Club Corner block 1 too! Row N – hope it’s not too high up.

We’ve booked a cancellable hotel in Milton Keynes but I’m wondering whether to glamp in order to be closer to the action

Interesting post, thank you. What a great idea for exploring the circuit.

When you say you can chain it near to the seat, do you mean at the back of the stands or actually within sight? I could bring my Brompton folding bike, but I’m always worried about it being nicked. Or I could bring my battered old hybrid, then it wouldn’t matter if it was stolen.