A Special 3 Day "Fast Cars" Optional Add-on to the
Mediterranean Grand Voyage - the 2024
"Monaco Grand Prix"!
This track has remained substantially unchanged since its creation in 1929 as a city circuit (95 years ago in 2024) its conformation is closely linked to that of the principality's road system.
Two interesting facts.
1. The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the three events victories in which count towards the Triple Crown of Motorsport.
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The Indianapolis 500 (first held in 1911)
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans (first held in 1923)
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The Monaco Grand Prix (first held in 1929)
This has only been successfully accomplished by Graham Hill. - But there is still an active driver today who could accomplished this, and only needs the Indianapolis 500 to succeed, who is this driver?
2. To date (5/5/23), only three local drivers have won a race at the circuit. - Who could be the 4th?
During the Grand Prix weekend, spectators (you and I) can stand up, or sit, surrounding the Monaco Circuit. There are a number of temporary grandstands built around the circuit, mostly around the harbor area. The rich and famous spectators often arrive on their boats and the yachts through the harbor. Balconies around Monaco become viewing areas for the race as well. Many hotels and residents cash in on the bird's eye views of the race....is it worth a few bucks for a premium view for a day to remember forever? So the question here could be, where would you prefer to watch from on "Practice Day", "Qualys Day", or "Race Day"?
How about an Exclusive Pit Lane Walk? A chance of a Lifetime?
During the Exclusive Pit Lane Walk, you will normally have between 30-60 minutes to walk up and down the pit lane and look into the garages of each team. This is a great opportunity to get close to the cars as the teams prepare for an exciting weekend of racing. There’s a good chance you’ll catch some of the teams practicing their pit stops and it’s also not uncommon for our guests to bump into drivers, team principals and media during their Exclusive Pit Lane Walk. Let me know, anything's possible for us to experience with F1 on our 3 days on-site for the sights and sounds of Formula 1!
Fairmont Hairpin was known as the Station Hairpin before the hotel was opened on the site in 1973. The hairpin's name changed depending on the name on the current hotel. It is a corner which has been used for many overtaking maneuvers in the past. However, it would be almost physically impossible for two modern F1 cars to go round side by side, as the drivers must use full steering lock to get around. It is so tight that many Formula 1 teams must redesign their steering and suspension specifically to negotiate this corner.....zoom zoom?
Schumacher's "weird" Monaco Grand Prix crash, scary and amazingly,
Mick walked away!
In the crash, which caused the race to be red-flagged, the gearbox was broken off the back of his Haas car after he hit the barrier in the middle of the Swimming Pool complex and then slid into the Tecpro barrier at the exit.. This are has a lot of action and might be easier to get to then the rest of the track. As we closer we can decide where to view all the high speed, or low speed, action!
Here is one of my spots I like, as it has many levels to pay for, but there is action, sights and a BIG SREEN to watch all the action on. This is where Mick Schumacher's accident, as well as others, including Charles Leclerc
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2021 Monaco GP Qualifying: Leclerc crash secures stunning pole position
Charles Leclerc takes provisional pole position for the 2021 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix before the Ferrari driver crashes and brings the session to an early finish, which secures his place at the front of the grid for Sunday’s race
Following Piscine, there is a short straight followed by heavy braking for a quick left which is immediately followed by the tight 135-degree right-hander called La Rascasse. This is another corner that requires full steering lock; it will be remembered for a long time as the location of one of the most suspicious manoeuvres in recent Formula One history during the 2006 season when Michael Schumacher appeared to deliberately stop his car in qualifying so as to prevent Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber – who were both following and were on flying laps – from out-qualifying him.
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Stretches from Tabac to the Piscine chicane section, and tickets for the Upper section guarantee a great overview of this part of the circuit, as well as a view up to the Tunnel exit chicane.
This is a great spot to see the impressive performance of an F1 car as they corner at high speed between the unforgiving barriers.
You will also enjoy a pleasant panorama of the harbor section and the Mediterranean, and a valuable sea breeze. Possibilities?