Sydney Grand Prix
{ Posted on Nov 06 2005 by dScribe }
I just returned back from the Sydney Grand Prix.. we’re talking A1GP here and not F1 sorry! But I have to say, it was quite a show!
Despite many many safety car periods it was a really great day. Much better than I ever expected. The things that surprised me were:
- The number of people carrying their national flags. People really love the nation versus nation idea.
- Nice weather makes for a much better race day. Most races I’ve been too have been very hot, but today was still very sunny, but nice and mild. Not too humid either – would hate to experience the heat in Malaysia.
- Good organisation makes for a much better race day. The parking officers and officials really did well. You could even park inside the track compound – so yes, you could drive your car almost up to the barrier and be around 20m away from the action.. in your car!
- For a race without much passing, it was still great to watch! The hope for a pass can be enthralling.. especially when these guys lock up so much!
- There were more people wearing McLaren merchandise than there were people wearing Ferrari. It’s great to see, even if it is just people jumping on the bandwagon (from the perspective of a long-time McLaren fan)..
So if you get a chance to go see an A1GP you’re in for a good show.
