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Turn 1 stand and the University Grand stand 1 ( the section facing Turn 1 ) are ideal. best views for action and over taking
Not much to go before the French F1 and still no information regarding the transport options available from the city of Marseille to the circuit! No reply from the official webiste or the organizers . Can anyone help please ?
5- security and x ray checked are done on all visitors and they will take away any alcohol as well as any spray cans or horns . Little snacks will usually not be taken for you but they won’t allow take away food
6- it’s hot in the day hence recommend sunscreen.
7- no strict rules on what to wear . Women can wear short skirts and sleeveless tops if they wish inside the circuit as well as in the hotels and shopping malls.
8- 3 Star hotels in the capital manama are reasonable priced but all of them will have at least one nightclub which are quite noisy. If you wish to stay there and you are a sensitive sleeper it’s a good idea to make sure you have ask for a quite room. Most 5 Star hotels DONOT have night clubs though.
9- Get a telecom chip from the airport on arrivals ( there are 3 telecom providers and all three are very simialt
10- car rentals are cheap and it might be better to rent a car if you have a family or as a group and you wish to stay for more than 3 days -Bahrain does NOT have a Good public transport service in all areas
11- English is widely spoken .
12- local shops DONOT ACCEPT FOREIGN CURRENCY, however credit cards are used everywhere including in supermarkets and cafes
13- ATM are everywhere BUT DURING THE F1 they are restricted To what’s is the maximum amount you can withdraw and some banks might even stop their ATM machine from accepting any foreign cards due to high risk of frauds. It will be goood idea to have cash with you just in case
14- There is an ATM machine located at the circuit gift shop and it’s always in service and works 24/7
15- bahrain is very safe with a low crime rate. It’s safe to go out alone at night and all areas are reasonable secure. You can carry cash and wear jewelry and expensive clothes without any worry
16- police and security personal are helpful but they might not all speak good English
Hi Garnes
Dont stay at any of the hotels that are close to the circuit since Bahrain is a 1-very small Island and it doesn’t really gives you any advantage ( nearby hotels like the Sofitel and AlAreen resort will only save you about 15 or 20 minutes when compared to most of the other hotels that are at the capital Manama. They will also be very overpriced during the F1 so don’t waste your money2- Most of the hotels provide complimentary shuttle bus to the circuit
3- taxis are cheap but provided you insist that they use the meter – it’s Illegal for any taxi driver to notify use the meter. Insist on the meter
4- I have had a look at the new “F1 experience “ package . They are over priced especially if they give you a pathetic stand like the “ victory Grand stand “
Best stands for the action are turn 1 and University Grand stand 15- food and beverages at the circuit are similar in prices to Europe ( I advice you to have a good meal at any of the outlets at the petrol station opposite the circuit before you come in ( you get a lot of the mechanics and team staff eating there too )
I got an email from the organizers that the tickets will be out on the 16th of this month ( I.e. After 2 days )
Any info or advice on the seating arrangements ? Best view pointHi Junior
I might be able to to give you my Friday ticket and that of a friend after the free practice but I can only confirm this 2 days before the actual event.
If you can tell me the estimate you have in mind il look into it.
By the way : at which stand will you guys be seated for the race ?TripleS
Hi -we bought 4 tickets but sadly two of my friends won’t be able to make it to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – will sell their tickets if anyone is interested. 3 day pass- West Grand stand – row H ( top RoW )
Great position :you get to see the over taking at the end of the straight as well as the rear of the pit laneI’ve booked the hotel ( marseille) but still waiting for the tickets to go on sale. Anyone has any idea when will that happen ? Also any tips any best location/ stands ?
ThanksQueues at the ticket booths at the Catalan Circuit ?
I was told that the queues at the circuit ticket booths on race day are a nightmare ! I was told that it’s better to pay extra and get the tickets shipped to your home ? Is that true ?
Anyone out there with previous experience to share please ?1- smart casual :bearing in mind that’s it’s very warm and humid during the day so wear cotton clothes ( no polyester ) or else you will be sweating like hell.
You won’t offend anyone if you don’t wear maxi either inside or outside the track / Yas. Bring comfortable shoes as there is lots of walking to be done.
2- weather is fine at night and ok during the day as long as you are in the shade ( I hope you didn’t buy the general admission ticket ? ) it’s a good idea to put on sunscreen but there is a big possibility that the security guards will confiscate it as well as any liquids on you so buy a small sizes bottle just in case .
3- Food variety is fairly good and prices are reasonable for a grandprix. Taxis are cheap and there is a huge shopping mall just 5/10 minutes from the circuit with lots of restaurants. Warning! Taxis take cash only !
4- buy a local SIM card at the airport on landing. Wifi should be available at the circuit but I’m not sure how good !
5- no need for radio ! There is a free app for the F1 Yas ( YASHUB ) with lots of info and updates : speakers at the circuit are excellent with both Arabic and English commentary
6- hotels on the Yas island quadruple their prices during the grandprix : the ones down town Abu Dhabi are far better priced and are only a 25 minutes drive to the circuit : there is also a complimentary shuttle bus from down town. For those on a tighter budget can stay in dubai which is 1 hour and 5 minutes drive to the circuit but I guess all this is too late for you now !
7- it’s unlikely you will need binoculars since there are huge screens installed in most areas around the circuit. ALso no need to buy ear plugs or water bottles since those are provided free of charge in unlimited quantities.
8- F1 racing can be a bit too complex and technical to understand if you don’t read about it before hand – all the different variables that can come into play that affect the car’s performance and race strategy: you will enjoy it more if you understand the basics.
Where are you seated ? Some stands are partially exposed to the sun even though there are classified as ” covered ”Hi guys – has anyone tried the VIP seats ? I understand that they are located above the Super gold stand
@david – great thanks :)
