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15 Jul 2005, 19:18 (Ref:1356464)
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Best seats at Spa-Francorchamps?
Hi all,
I'm thinking of going to Spa for F1 this year. Having never been there before (or any other F1 race for that matter), I don't know which seats are the best value. Obviously the grandstand overlooking Eue Rouge looks appealing, but it's near the top-end of the expensive price list... At the bottom end of the price list General Admission might be OK as I'm not overly fussed about sitting under a roofed grandstand - I'm quite happy sitting on grass even if it rains (so long as it's warm mind!). The important thing for me is having a good view of the circuit - as much as possible idealy, otherwise an overtaking spot (Bus-Stop chicane?) or a spectacular section such as the legendary Eue Rouge. Any advice/opinions you can give me would be greatly apprecated - thanks in advance and all that! Cheers, Sam |
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15 Jul 2005, 21:39 (Ref:1356549)
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If you like top speed, go for the double left. Good long view if you find a good spot on the high bank on the outside of the corner.
The Busstop is not that good anymore, but should be okay for some overtaking. (F1 overtaking?  )The problem with Eau Rouge/Radillon is that where ever you sit, you will always miss something. |
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18 Jul 2005, 18:40 (Ref:1357957)
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Best view we have had at Spa is Radillion High(Gold 4 I think?) . Excellent spot and you can see across to the bus-stop and see the podium. Phuon (sp?) and the blast through the trees into Blanchemont are stunning, but if you are going Bronze, you will need to be there early on race day to secure a top spot. We have also sat in the silver stand at Eau Rouge and the covered grandstand opposite the old pits.
I would always advise anybody to go for a numbered seat so you can wander round the track and look at different places throughout the weekend, knowing there will be a space come qualifying/race. Plus you can leave whenever you want to fill up on frites and mayo! |
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19 Jul 2005, 06:17 (Ref:1358291)
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Remus - translate that please into non-F1 speak. That is Radillion sounds good but I am going for the WTCC so less grandstands so where do I go?
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19 Jul 2005, 19:44 (Ref:1358805)
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Les,
if you go for the WTCC, there should be no restrictions. You can walk around and visit all the nice spots: Eau Rouge (Radillon) bottom and top, Les Combes, the lefthander after Brussels, Pouhon (the double left), Malmedy corner from the outside, Blanchimont, the Busstop section and La Source. There are lots of service roads you can use to cut across from one side to another. |
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20 Jul 2005, 06:12 (Ref:1359047)
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been before and walked from paddock round La Source, bus stop, blanchimont, Stavelot & down round as far as we thought we could get - Pouhon. Is there much round the other way past Eau Rouge?
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20 Jul 2005, 12:08 (Ref:1359273)
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Malmedy gives you a good up close view travelling quite slowly, and Les Combes is a popular overtaking spot.
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20 Jul 2005, 12:29 (Ref:1359300)
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general admission and take a chair and a pair of good walking shoes. climbing right to the top round les combes and taking a look at the view down the hill is a triumph, and the spectating is spectacular rather than being close to the cars.
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20 Jul 2005, 13:05 (Ref:1359319)
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ALL of it is spectacular! I don't think you'll be disappointed wherever you are!
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20 Jul 2005, 18:12 (Ref:1359530)
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Yes, during practice take a walk around the circuit. Even when there are no cars it is wonderful. Try watching from the cliffs of death (the entry to Pouhon).
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20 Jul 2005, 18:29 (Ref:1359539)
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In a recent Ask Nigel. The point of the question isn't about Spa, but it contains this line:
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20 Jul 2005, 20:06 (Ref:1359599)
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Take your radio along: tannoy=radio (107.5 IIRC) |
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20 Jul 2005, 20:47 (Ref:1359634)
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didn't realise there was a tunnel that way round - it's not shown on the circuit guides. Might try that and I'll pack the radio.
Thanks for all the hints |
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