Alone on the «Formula 1». Australia. Albert Park

Once flashed the idea of ​​a trip to the other side of the world, where people walk upside down, but the roots of the trees grow up, become a reality...
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The machine with the «Taxi» sign continue on the streets of Melbourne, the driver often glanced at us in the rearview mirror, until he suddenly broke down and asked, «In what language did you communicate» «In Russian,» — we answered. «Wow! Russia is very big and it's cold, „- said the taxi driver.
Australia also — the complete opposite. Talk about how amazing and unique the smallest continent, can be infinitely long, to come here and get the unusual experience of a lifetime by all means necessary. A great occasion to make a memorable trip for all fans of the automotive theme is a trip to the stage of „Formula 1“.

And here we are on a plane, fly to a meeting with kangaroos, koalas, wombats, the Great Barrier Reef and the Sydney Opera House — the most architectural work, which is associated with the image of the famous city.
Direct flights from Moscow to Australia does not exist. The average flight is from 22 to 30 hours — depending on the selected airlines and number of stops.
And here we are on the spot. Green continent Spirit is felt immediately.
The country is strictly forbidden to bring any kind of food, plants, animals. Before leaving the aircraft, it is desirable to make sure that in your hand luggage is not hidden away a pair of apples, bananas, sandwiches. Most are released into the special box! For violation of quarantine is a penalty — at best, and at worst could be deported within 24 hours. No wonder Australia is considered the birthplace of the green movement, environmental issues are on everyone's lips.

After leaving the airport, we got into a taxi and headed to the hotel. Despite the very long flight and late in the evening, I did not want to rest, but who am I kidding, of course, was the desire to lie down and to lie down, but still want to lose no more cherished moments. And we went for a walk — walking to see, feel, breathe in Australia to bring myself to believe that we're here... But as the main theme of our story — «Formula 1», that is, perhaps, go for it. So we are in Melbourne — sporting and cultural capital of Australia.

Any Grand Prix or at the very track where the race is held, there is an official website. He and sold tickets. Usually, you can choose the platform or free placement area — who is like and can afford. We bought a General Admission (to put it simply, «stanchions»), this category is the most affordable.
Australia — the country is not cheap, it was necessary to immediately think about smart spending.
Looking ahead to say that we have not lost. In Melbourne at Albert Park, where the Grand Prix but the race for the spectators organized extensive entertainment program — will not be bored for a minute, regardless of the price of your ticket.

Tickets are paid immediately on the internet, and then you can either enjoy their home delivery or print the voucher and on the day of the Grand Prix exchanged for tickets on the very track.

The second largest city in Australia, Melbourne is very European. It is considered the cultural center of the country, where life is in full swing fashion. It is here that are major international events: concerts, exhibitions and sports events. During the Grand Prix, «Formula 1» here was everywhere throughout the city like mushrooms grown ticketing offices, on each meter hanging posters announcing the race weekend, and even standing tent with attributes command.

History Speedway Albert Park existed as far back as 1953 and was held by enveloping the lake road.

The race then won the Australian Doug Whiteford on the car Lago-Talbot T26C, after which in the future is one of the track turns was named.

The modern history of racing at Albert Park began in 1992, when Geoff Kenneth, Premier of Victoria, Melbourne undertook to raise the prestige in the international arena. One of the points of his program was the movement of the Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide, which took «Formula 1» in 1985–1995, reconstructed on the track in Melbourne. In 1993, an agreement was signed, and after many protests from the «green» environmentalists, as well as after expiry of the contract with Adelaide, in 1996, the first in the history of Grand Prix at the Albert Park track.

The track immediately fell in love with both the fans and pilots. Traditionally from 1996, when the championship opened Bahrain).

To get to the Albert Park may be on the many free trams that run it during the «Formula 1».

They depart from the Southern Cross station and go straight to the gates — to enter the territory of the Grand Prix.

Here you will immediately find the information tent, where you can schedule weekend, the track circuit and ear plugs (which is very nice and unexpected — it's all free). A smiling young, head of these tents, answer all the questions that interest you.

Here are kegs with sunscreen — free too: in March in Australia begins the autumn, but the weather by our standards is quite old. However, Melbourne is famous for the changeable weather that we ourselves have seen: in one day can be hot and rainy, and cold. So, going to the race, I had to take a windbreaker and an umbrella, even if the bright sun in the sky. Moreover, the presence of free placement area of ​​the roof does not implies.
In general, for the spectators at Albert Park has everything you need. Tent with hot food and drinks — myriad. If you just wanted the water — there are points with free drinking water!

Screens, broadcasting the events, are located not only on the track but also in recreational areas.

And the fastest and most resourceful can have time to take a comfortable ottoman!

Australians turned «Formula-1» out of the race in a real car festival, but a scale that could be coming to the track at Albert Park, from Thursday until Sunday, and discover every day something new. Thursday and Friday are good that you can leisurely explore the area.
First, find your way to his podium,

secondly, to study the schedule of support races,

Thirdly, see the schedule of additional entertainment (Grand Prix — it's not just a race, it also shows, concerts, etc.)

fourthly, to look into the F1 Village and tent with formulaic trappings (aside money in advance to buy, you'll want to buy everything, but the prices are, however, bite)

Fifth, these days usually comes not so many viewers, so you can take pictures without the crowd in the background.
Already on Thursday in Albert Park a rich program for visitors was organized as most track and in specially created zones of activity. Practice in support races Total Oil International Sports Car Challenge, Mazda 6 Celebrity Challenge, Porsche Carrera Cup, MSS Security V8 Supercars Challenge, a demonstration race Targa Tarmac Rally Car. Parkour shows, std-Riding, air show, FMX, autograph session, and so forth.

In addition, throughout the park — car exhibition. Lotus Club Cars, Mazda Club, Porsche Club and others, and others, and others — are rare, tuning, sport... Eyes run!

Just going from stand to stand, you can spend the whole day! When else to see? Frankly, at the European Grand Prix for this audience is not...

If you wanted to escape from the action on the track, you will always find something interesting in the areas of activity, but it is better to go straight to the race paddock support. Yes Yes! All exactly as you thought, paddock support races at the Australian Grand Prix are open to the audience! You can go to the machines, to see how the mechanics work, meet with the pilots, get autographs and take pictures with hot girls-models and sports cars. Participants support races, by the way, have their own souvenirs and paraphernalia, located not in the same tent, and in a few!

In general, the Albert Park during the Grand Prix, «Formula 1» — this for yourself racing and automotive exhibition and animation areas, where ever someone stands on the stage, performing tricks, autographs or read a free seminar on the right driving.

The organizers managed to collect rare and vintage cars and vintage race cars, and clubs, and representatives of contemporary local championships.

And, of course, it is the culmination of an event itself, «Formula 1». On Sunday, we recommend to stay on the track and out. All races are held precisely on schedule. Adjustments during the time frame could make unless bad weather.
First is traditionally held a parade of pilots before a race. In some countries, the riders on the track driven by bus with an open top. And in some for each pilot provides his unusual car, as a rule, rare and vintage. In Australia, for example, participated in the parade Austin-Healey Sprite. Next on the schedule — the solemn procedure of constructing the cars on the grid.

And now to what you have seen, photographed and tried than have impressed deeply, add the very race, «Formula 1» and get the culmination of all the events and the incredible emotional outburst. Yes, the Australian Grand Prix — it is unforgettable!

Needless to say, popular in Australia and motor racing and motorcycling. There are definitely proud of their pilots. A Grand Prix — a race, show, car show, concerts, concentrated in one place and in one weekend, to which you can go and one, and with friends and family.

Information

  • The name Grand Prix: Australian Grand Prix
  • The official name of the track: Albert Park
  • Official website: www.grandprix.com.au
  • Location: Melbourne center
  • Capacity crowd: 80000 
  • Track length: 5.303 km
  • Race distance: 307.574 km
  • Number of laps: 58 
  • Number of corners: 16 
  • Main events: Formula 1, Formula 3, Porsche Cup, V8 Supercars challenge, Australian GT 
  • Record range: 1: 24.125, Michael Schumacher in 2004.
Photo: Svetlana Parfyonova
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Svetlana Parfenova column,

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Svetlana Parfenova column,

Svetlana Parfenova column,

Svetlana Parfenova column,

Svetlana Parfenova column,

Svetlana Parfenova column,

Svetlana Parfenova column,