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Old 14 Oct 2019, 22:38 (Ref:3934460)   #3
SnoodyMcFlude
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Brilliant. Do it. It's a great experience and there's often some very, very good racing.

Haven't been for a few years but I've done it twice and the old man has been 3 times. I suspect it's getting busier these days but well worth it, my last time was the 2016 edition when this happened https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sE7vlIh_N8

We stayed in Nice and train in every day as it's only about 10 euros (although don't forget to validate ticket else it can cost a lot more). In Monte Carlo it's a short walk to the track but allow a bit more time on race day. Fridays the grandstands aren't reserved so a good chance to see some different parts of the track. I enjoyed being at Casino Square on those days as it's a 'must do' but probably more suited to practice day than racing.

Personally I like to have a different spot for each day, I'd avoid the swimming pool grandstand which is marina side of the tracks as it's a bit far away. THe old man reckoned down by Tabac looking up towards the chicane was good, and I liked being at the back of the same grandstand as you can look over the back to the start/finish.

I say do it, you get the Monaco experience for a fraction of the price, with more track action, more romantic cars and fewer people. In 2012 we noted that a Sunday ticket for the GP a few weeks later was something like 400 euros a seat. So for less money we'd had 2.5 days of racing, flights, transfers, accommodation and food/drink.

Not sure if the photos will work, but hopefully do and give you an idea of what was there in 2012





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