Every year I try and go to a F1 race in a different city. This year I had the opportunity to attend the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne. We had flown into Sydney the prior day and getting up early, 4 am, wasn't easy but it was well worth it. Those of you familiar with F1 or have read my posts on other races, know it is an all day event. This year I was only able to attend race day.
I left Sydney at 7 am for a 1.5 hour flight to Sydney getting me there at 8:30 am. After a short 30 minute taxi ride I was in Albert Park a little after 9 am. Before the race I was able to see the displays of antique cars and race cars, new Bentley's and Land Rovers, the Australian Army displays, and sample the many different food items as well as drink options. The Army went all out with displays of armored vehicles, souped up cars and trucks, and a roving jazz band.
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| I only found this at the race. Need to get it in USA. |
Also, there were many pre-races and events. One of my favorites was an air show put on by the Australian Air Force. I saw prop planes put on a show including a simulated dog fight. Then we watched a show with one modern jet. It was amazing what that jet could do. Last a fly over of a cargo plane at a very low altitude that we weren't expecting. All in all it was a fantastic show.
My seats were at the start/finish line with a view of the pit area. It was great for viewing the pre-race activities and start but after that my view was limited to a short part of the track. Next time I would sit further down at the first turns. Vettel and Ferrari won with Red Bull coming in a respectable 4th and 6th.
One thing I did that I would recommend, if time is short after the race. I took a taxi to the race and then reserved the same taxi after the race to meet me away from the track. That way I didn't have to wait in the taxi queue. Starting away from the track I also avoided a lot of the traffic and was able to get to the airport in plenty of time.
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