Alone on the «Formula 1». Russia. Sochi

«Spun» clockwise route goes around the Olympic venues, combining high speed and technical sections. The maximum speed of 337.4 km / h fireballs «Formula 1» develop on the line (a length of about 650 m) between the first and second turns. Average lap speed — 215 km / h. A unique feature of «Sochi racetrack» is a negative bias in the protracted third turn, which is a path in the form the letter «omega», where you can accelerate to 305 km / h. On high-speed combination of right and left turns of number 9 and 10 F1 race cars are gaining up to 314 km / h, and on the 10th (just imagine!) Dropping speeds of up to 109 km / h — that's what real hard braking.

«Sochi Autodrome» in the Sochi Olympic Park — the first and only track for the Grand Prix, «Formula 1» in Russia. Covered main grandstand is constant and can accommodate about 10 000 people, and on the date of the Grand Prix along the route of erecting temporary bleachers, in the amount of the circuit can take more than 55 000 people.

Ride the race in Sochi — it's a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty and nature: on the one hand — the mountains, the other — the sea! But this year, «Formula-1» will take place is not habitually fall (in 2014 and 2015 m), but much earlier, from April 28 to May 1, and it is a definite plus, as long May holidays — the best time for a visit to the «royal racing».

In the city, you can arrive by plane, by train or by car, to get to the truth of the race track on your own car — not the best option, but we will talk about later. Some fans, fly, for example, to Krasnodar, and then travel to Sochi on the train — so can turn out cheaper. In general, a lot of ways, the main thing to take care of transport and where to stay as far as possible in advance, otherwise you will get only expensive options.

Now, about the price of tickets for the very «Formula 1», they start at 5,000 rubles for three days in the area of ​​free accommodation around the Ice Palace «Big», which shows 4, 5 and 6 turns, only this category does not include access to the pit —leyn. The range of tickets for grandstand offers a 2-day packages for those who want to save money and options for four days, including a walk in the pit lane and autograph session on Thursday.

The prices for seats in the main grandstand, located along the start-finish straight, where the audience can see the opening ceremony, a spectacular start of the race, pit stops, the fight in the first turn and finish, start from 18 800 rubles.

Seated on the podium T1, on the outside of the first corner, you can see the end of the start line, exit from the pit lane, the first turn, acceleration before the second, and the fight in the 12th, 13th and 14th turns, prices start at 12280 rubles for two days.

T2 is located on one of the steep turns and it is possible to observe the extreme braking cars with a speed of 300 km / h before the second turn, one of the most difficult sections of the route, the price of 13 000 rubles for two days.

Grandstand T4 makes it possible to see the output of the third turn, the 4 th and 5 th turns, for the convenience of viewers installed three large video screens, the price of 8300 rubles for two days.

A T3 overlook the fight in the third turn (the longest left-hand turn around the calendar F1), and the fight in the second turn. On this podium is worth mentioning separately because it is named after the Russian rider «Formula 1» Daniil Kvyat, prices from 9520 rubles for two days.

Kvyat have a lot of fans, which is not surprising, and they always try to stand out and to support pilot posters, flags, unusual costumes and pleasant gifts.

In addition, the «Sochi Autodrome» offers guests several categories of boxes (Premium, Gold, Platinum), located directly opposite the boxing team at the expense of stained glass it offers excellent visibility, and the price includes a personal service, varied menu, and the provision of parking spaces.

Tickets can be purchased on the official website of the promoter www.sochiautodrom.ru

Incidentally, the «Formula 1» in Sochi can be accessed as a volunteer whose duties during the Grand Prix includes arrival and departure of participants and guests, Cruise control of spectator flows, aid in the paddock and in the stands, participate in the cultural program and so forth.

So we are in Sochi. How to get to the race track? It is located 30 km from the center of Sochi, 10 km from Adler Train Station, 10 km from Sochi International Airport and 50 km from Krasnaya Polyana.

On the days of the Grand Prix of personal traffic restrictions traditionally entered the territories of which are in close proximity to the highway, and even on the roads leading to the «Sochi race track.» Drive can only route vehicles and official taxis, as well as the owners who have permits to enter and park. Parking space near the race track must be purchased in advance at the ticket office, pay on-site parking will not work. We strongly recommend not to travel by private car, the more so in the race weekend launch additional bus routes and commuter «Swallow» trains, which travel on to viewers, «Formula 1» in the presence of a free ticket for the F1. The train — all very handy thing, because the railway station «Olympic Park» is located directly opposite the entrance to the territory of the Sochi racetrack. Be careful: travel on buses, following the routes of the regular message fee.

And another important point: the food and drinks with a bear can not, at the entrance to the race track and check all forced to shell out — these security measures. Buy food and drink can be already inside, and organizers report that this year the total number of supply points increased by 61% compared to 2015 m!

The cost of a ticket for the Grand Prix of Russia «Formula 1» is a great entertainment: in addition to the main event, the audience will see the support race (stage of Russian racing series Mitjet 2L and SMP Formula 4), will be able to visit the autograph session, invited to come to the concerts stars, and on Thursday (in accordance with the categories of purchased tickets) walk along the pit lane. Available for all the F1 Village area will be located in the square near the main grandstand and Medalz Plaza.

On its territory will be working professional racing simulators, chillout zone, shops with attributes of teams and Sochi racetrack.

The daily program will fill the show stantrayderov on BMX and skateboard competitions, and in the evening the audience will see the show singing fountains. During the entire race weekend will operate a children's playground, animators and akvagrimu experts. For an extra fee you can visit a very interesting museum «Sochi racetrack» and «Sochi Avtomuzey». All these entertainments are spread over a vast area of ​​an airport, who do not want to walk can take a ride on a golf cart — the perfect solution, but it's not free.

The concert this year will be held May 1 at the central square of the Olympic Park, it will be «Europe Plus Fest»: presentation of Russian stars Band'Eros, Nyusha, Julianna Karaulova, Christmas trees, Buriti and Helena Temnikova. Later on the stage there will be the master of electronic dance music — world famous Swanky Tunes and DJ Anton Bruner, the performance of which will be seen and on Saturday, April 30th.

We must pay tribute: the Grand Prix of Russia takes place at the highest level. The first impression was this: as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, only better, and, native!

A colorful opening ceremony impressed deeply and leaves a long impression that you have visited is not just the race weekend, but a real huge festival, the only one of its kind.