A-Z GUIDE to the MONACO F1 GRAND PRIX
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. From the history to the best vantage spots, which tickets to buy, where to stay and how to get around.
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8:30 A tip with regards to the trains when going back to Nice from Monaco. Jump on the train going to Ventimiglia - meaning the train from Nice - and then jump of at the next station after Monaco. There you jump on the train to Nice.
That way you get on the train to Nice before everyone else gets on in Monaco and will probaby get a seat. :)
Great tip. Was going to buy tickets early. We had to in Japan back to Osaka. Are seats not assigned? Also did you stay long after? I hear they have street parties!
Our family in Menton, love watching the race
Stunning, it is such a beautiful part of the world
Just rewatched! Excellent!
Thanks :)
I found the best way to see the Monaco Grand Prix 2023 was on a "Specialty Cruise, Windstar's Prix du Monde" or Monaco Grand Prix Cruise. Barcelona to Rome with Sat and Sunday tickets to the Race. Section K stands near tabac corner across from super yachts. After getting off the Tender boats to the dock, We had guides to take us to and from our seats to navigate through the very crowded streets to the section we had. We also had nightly talks by celebrity guest and long time American F-1 announcer and commentator " Bob Varsha" who in his retirement is doing this. He sat in the stands with us as well. Lots of gifts as well , binoculars, earplugs , ear noise headsets, seat cushions, carry bag, and lots of small gifts. They gave us bag lunches to take both days as well. The whole 7 day cruise was far less that most Hotels in Monaco that weekend and you got to go to other ports of call and have gourmet food for the week. 😁
That is a brilliant way to watch the race. Well done on finding something wonderfully unique. Did you have umbrellas for the downpour?
@@MichaelPottsF1 The rain was just at the end of the race and was not that bad, (from this spectators point of view) . No umbrellas, just shorts and light clothes. The cars slowed quite a bit obviously. The cruise lines that do the Monaco Grand Prix are "Windstar Cruises" and "Azamara" and there were others Anchored off shore as well. The only thing to note is that during the race weekend alot of tourist attractions are closed like the Prince's Automobile collection and the Prince's Palace and its really crowded. Cheers.
Appreciate the breakdown! We're cant wait to go. I'm ready!
I’m planning too , where will you watch from ?
Excellent!!! I am sure you are going to love it. Let me know which stands you get!
Awesome! Enjoy. Where will you be?
@@athomewithpinto4415 I'm not sure. Let the boyfriend pick the seats. I know we can enjoy the yachts between the cars whizzing by!
Thanks Michael
This one has taken a lot longer to put together than I was expected :)
This video has helped me out a tonne, thank you!!!
Excellent - are you coming to the race?
Thanks for this Michael. We’re going to the next race and this have been super helpful. Bit stressed about missing the last train to Nice though 😮
So I missed the last train this year (well there was a strike so the last train was early). What you need to do is walk to France (it is not as far as it sounds) - Beausoleil is a suburb to the north of Monaco, about 20 mins walk from the station. You can order ubers from there.
A lot of really good info in this video, thank you 🙏
Did you go to the race? What did you think?
@@MichaelPottsF1 Yes, I don’t really follow F1 but went with a couple friends that do. The atmosphere at the race was really something - everyone friendly, so many team shirts in the crowd. Opposite my seating area were lines of yachts watching the track from the water. The immediate area outside the race is absolutely packed with fans before and after the race; I didn’t hang around for after parties and such, trains were reasonable. The race itself was quite fun, with big screens to watch the action when it isn’t in front of you.
love the people and location shots too !!!
Thanks Leah! It is a stunning part of the world
Very informative 😁
Thank you!!
@@MichaelPottsF1 you’re welcome 😁
9:25 Uber aren't allowed to pick up people in Monaco, but they can drop of people in Monaco. Meaning you can get from places in France to Monaco. But if you want to get back, you have to go over the border.
Most convenient place in central MC is going over the border just north of the park opposite of the Casino.
Thank you Christian, your advice was really useful because there were rail strikes and I missed my train one day. I walked to France as you suggested and got an uber!
I love this format, Michael! Even when I'm not planning to visit F1 any time soon.
Thanks :) Are you sure you can't be persuaded to do at least one?
I love that shirt Michael, you look sharp.
Thanks :) I need to get some more of that brand!
The street races are iconic and Monaco is the foundation. Intriguing! Only point of frustration: paying to be on a yacht that doesn't leave the dock!
Yes - that is the point of yachts :) They should include a little sail around the bay, it is so beautiful there.
Beyond!
Great guide Michael appreciated .. are there any admission rules regarding the camera equipment ? as I have the big stuff lol and is it easy to walk around different points on the Friday etc ?? thanks...
How did you get on? Was it ok?
sorry I am going 2025 :-)) I booked in today in Rascasse Friday and seats in B front row .. Saturday a villa on Sainte Devote got early bird prices ... Sunday high T
This weekend at Monaco, sounds very expensive and very frustrating just to get around and find a spot to watch the race! But thank you for sharing where and how, to get around, places to stay and places to stay outside of Monaco. Love your photography Michael; love seeing you at La Londe too. Have a good winter. (from Sandi)
Thanks Frank! Hope to be at Lalande again soon :)
I had to say it also, Michael, it's called LaLande!
This was very interesting.
Thank you so much!
As ever, super informative but, as ever further conviction of why I'll stick to some of the other circuits around Europe.
Which ones do you prefer?
Thanks for all the information. Baie dankie.
Lekker :)
Great history and very informative
Thank you so much!
I wanted to ask for your advice I found tickets for grandstand P & L that are valued at the same price €325. If you had to choose one of those two grandstands in terms of view of the city as well as the race, which of the two would you recommend? It’s for the Monaco qualification 2024
I would go for L. It’s a bit of a tighter position, and probably more of a rear view of the cars but more impressive as you are closer. P will give you a wider view. If your seats are high up in the stand you will see a lot more of the track and the city, possibly even the pits.
@@MichaelPottsF1 @MichaelPottsF1 thanks a lot for your reply. I appreciate it. Ah man you've made my choice even more difficult now 🤣 because both sound awesome. L sounds awesome for experiencing the cars so close. P sounds awesome for getting the view of the track & the whole city. Difficult choices. I'll think about my final choice tonight & buy one if the two because honestly they both look amazing in terms of view. Maybe I'll go Thursday & buy P to get the city view since tickets for the Thursday are cheap & then for qualification I'll buy the L grandstand ticket. I decided to skip race day because tbh the ticket prices for race day are ridiculously expensive now. Plus I've heard Monaco is all about qualification (or maybe I just want to make myself feel good about missing out on race day 😂)
Thanks Michael. You made something I wouldn't be interested in, interesting!
Sorry - hopefully the next one will be more interesting for you :)
Hi thank you so much for the video!!! If you could choose between grandstand K, T or P only for Sunday which one will you choose? Also grandstand K has the same entrance as N,T,P and O? (Where you can walk near the yachts?)
Tricky - K you can have some great views if you get a seat next to Tabac, but if you are in the middle, you don't see much. P is a bit far away and I don't think you have a great view of the track. T would probably be my choice, If you get a seat high enough up I think you will be able to see pit stops.
Menton's the way to go for a budget trip to Monaco; good food and great accommodation all without the Monaco prices. Plus, the train ride down to the circuit is simply stunning.
Are you staying there this year?
@@MichaelPottsF1 I will indeed (pass pending)
Thanks for the info! Did I get it right? If I have a ticket for friday Tribune T, I can join the party at Rascasse after the race or is it just for Saturday and Sunday Tickets? 😊
That is a good question - I am not 100% sure. They do scan the tickets before you can get into the party but I don't know if it is day specific.
Going this year! Are there any backpacks/camera restrictions? Im really hoping to bring my 70-200 lens in the grand stand. Thanks
It's hard to say, I know at some races they don't let you take any real cameras.. others do. In the past I have taken a DSLR in the stands as a fan in Monaco. That was several years ago and things might have changed.
@@MichaelPottsF1 thanks for the reply! This has been a long time coming! My favorite track growing up. Thanks again for this guide
I brought small cameras in a nylon bag. Was told on our cruise ship they did not allow normal or larger backpacks. Saw lots of good cameras in the stands.
By the way It rained towards the end of the race last year and I didn't take a raincoat but it was ok as it was warm.
Awesome Mike! Now you’ve got me working hard for Monaco. Catch you on race day soon 😊
You've got to - at least once. Do you have a race agreed on for this year? Did I suggest Budapest?
im going this year and was wondering the transportation situation, race starts at 3, done by 5 ish, and flight in nice is at 7:30, i was wondering if i should even bother getting that flight as there are too many things that can go wrong
I would not get that flight if you want to watch the end of the race. There is a good chance of a safety car or delay.
Where do you buy tickets?
I would go for f1.com, becareful of resale sites - sometimes they can be a bit scammy.
Hope to attend one day. Thanks for the info!
If you do, book your race tickets early. I was amazed to see how many were already sold out for this years event.
From the beginning of watching F1 in the 70s I have loved Monaco!! I would love to watch it from La Rascasse. Up close and personal. Thanks for the advice. My sister has a property in Nice, so I know where I am staying. 🙂🇨🇦
I'm not sure how you get a spot but the Rascasse bar is open on race day. It would be an epic spot to watch the race from, the balcony looks over the track.
@@MichaelPottsF1 I was thinking that hillside would be great for the view of everything.
Monaco is my least favorite race. But I suppose that's from a TV viewer’s point of view. It's fun when you're part of it on location.
Like you said, the cars are just too big for this place. Qualifying is the highlight of the weekend for me. The race can be interesting through strategy. The only reason they still race there, is because of the history.
At least this race can still be somewhat affordable, if you’re willing to travel. Even the grandstands are reasonably priced. Can’t say the same for Las Vegas next year.
It's not a great TV race - I think that is why there is such a disparity in reactions, everyone at the track is seduced by the glamour and everyone at home sees it for what it is.
Qually is always good though.
I am terrified by the costs in Las Vegas - F1 needs to balance things a bit better and have a new venue where it will not bankrupt you to attend.
@@MichaelPottsF1 - I would be interested in a video about how it all works for photographers. Things like:
- Booking places to stay (is there a priority system, or do you have to arrange for everything yourself?)
- Media accreditations (what are some of the requirements?)
- How do you guys get around the track once you're there? (Walking? Or is there a transport system around the track?)
- Maybe something about the costs, since some places might be too expensive for freelance photographers.
So I guess a video about the logistics of going to these races, from your perspective.
That is a good one - I'll put one together, maybe between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. But just on a high level, some venues have media hotels (usually the fly away races) - but I don't think they are discounted and they can be a bit rough. The accreditation is complex, you need to be part of a publication that is accredited.
The tranditional tracks have busses (most) that take you around, otherwise we have to walk. Most city circuits don't have space for transportation, so you do need to walk there. It's good, it keeps us fit.
The costs are quite something - I've got a spreedsheet and this time of year it is very red as there have been a lot of costs and I haven't had a chance to bring in revenue yet. I've booked about 75% of the accommodation I need and some flights.
@@MichaelPottsF1 - Thank you for the explanation. Seems like you really need to be ahead of the game.
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Hey Michael! I am looking to go to a race in 2024, where is the best place to purchase tickets? The F1 website or aftermarket website?
Cheers
Hi Jared. I would guess the F1 website would be the safest but maybe more pricey. If you are looking at a package you could try these guys: raceexperiences.com/
I would also check out www.reddit.com/r/GrandPrixTravel/ for advice on using other providers. There are some scams out there so becarful.
Some of us do think it's not as exciting, but we all watch it. Prise is out of my league. Would like to see more on this subject. Good vlog.
Thanks Ray. Which track should I do next?
@@MichaelPottsF1 Spa then monza Mexico mainly these have history compared to the more resent middle easten tracks. Though for colour Brazil.
Done Spa :) Monza will be a good one. I'm going to stick to the ones with a decent history - I have no idea what I would say about Qatar...
I'm sorry. I could not see any great views, into the cars racing (as a ticket holder) in anyway wide view. Unless, I have a high end apartment, condo, or see it from the palace view! From the prices you're stating, I would rather watch the race from a longer, wider view like my television. If you blinked, the cars might have all gone by, with you sitting in the stands. Loved your photographs though!