LM24 Le Mans 2021 21/22 August - Who Is Going? - Page 48

sunny_hi · 17 Jul 2021, 22:20 (Ref:4061501)

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Originally Posted by GT6

Well the thread on the forum says where everyone will, hopefully be, so come and say hello in August if you can

Just saw this from a few pages ago. I didn't quite find the information. Is it in this same thread?

**Bentley03** · 18 Jul 2021, 05:50 (Ref:4061529)

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Originally Posted by bella

they accepted it anyway...

No, they didn't, even if it was possible to cross borders when it was dressed up as Vaxzevria.

Simply, the science does not justify the UK's very sudden last minute u-turn regarding France. Political!

**bella** · 18 Jul 2021, 07:42 (Ref:4061539)

it’s the other way around. it’s vaxzevria wearing a tshirt that said “covishield”. it isn’t even a generic form of vaxzevria, it’s a company manufacturing the drug to the exact same specification but rebranding it with a snappy name for the local market.

they’ve rightly realised that there was no need to put up the roadblocks meant to ensure that generic versions of approved drugs are similar enough to the original product to be approved. that’s a relatively quick admin process rather than one that requires human trials.

i don’t blame them for being cautious but causing alarm about vaccinations particularly at this end of the programme is wrong. some simple leg work and a few emails would have solved this quickly and without fuss. all of which, based on comments regarding the ticketing on this very thread, seem to be a challenge for our friends on the continent

vincegail · 18 Jul 2021, 08:07 (Ref:4061542)

1st Tickets organising "Stay Mans" for those not able to/willing to make the journey over to France. Wolf be something to consider imho. https://1st-tickets.co.uk/event/stay-mans-2021

**Aysedasi** · 18 Jul 2021, 08:20 (Ref:4061543)

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Originally Posted by sunny_hi

Just saw this from a few pages ago. I didn't quite find the information. Is it in this same thread?

https://www.tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=156325

**Aysedasi** · 18 Jul 2021, 08:24 (Ref:4061544)

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Originally Posted by vincegail

1st Tickets organising "Stay Mans" for those not able to/willing to make the journey over to France. Wolf be something to consider imho. https://1st-tickets.co.uk/event/stay-mans-2021

Nice idea. I hope the likes of 1st Tickets can recoup some of the huge loss they must have had to deal with. A bit too pricey for me...

S griffin · 18 Jul 2021, 09:33 (Ref:4061556)

Hope it gets enough demand and enough people can pay for those tickets from there. Although it is quite expensive, so plenty will be looking for cheaper options if they can find it, which defeats the object slightly

Gerard C · 18 Jul 2021, 10:34 (Ref:4061577)

La billetterie est toujours ouverte, many week passes are available like Tribune 4 Panorama (covered and numbered seats) including access to Mulsanne and Arnage corners and other places. Other week packs are T05, T16, T17, T18, T19, T20 and T21 if my reading is good.
I cant imagine ACO making a U-turn now, its too late and those people have info others dont.
One month may sound like a while for some but in LM words its almost tomorrow.

Truckosaurus · 18 Jul 2021, 10:35 (Ref:4061578)

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Originally Posted by vincegail

1st Tickets organising "Stay Mans" for those not able to/willing to make the journey over to France. Wolf be something to consider imho. https://1st-tickets.co.uk/event/stay-mans-2021

Not shy with the pricing are they. Probably cheaper to go to the real event

Simmi · 18 Jul 2021, 11:08 (Ref:4061588)

Is Mulsanne and Arnage entry a separate ticket this year?

**Aysedasi** · 18 Jul 2021, 11:47 (Ref:4061592)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Is Mulsanne and Arnage entry a separate ticket this year?

Not as far as I'm aware. The camping area will be general parking for anyone with a parking ticket.

**Bentley03** · 18 Jul 2021, 12:32 (Ref:4061598)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Not as far as I'm aware. The camping area will be general parking for anyone with a parking ticket.

Correct, and worth adding that my understanding is that you need to have purchased either a Rouge or Blanc parking ticket in order to gain access to those enclosures (per the lovely people in the ticket office).

Simmi · 18 Jul 2021, 12:46 (Ref:4061601)

Thanks chaps. Knew I could rely on you.

Normally just tip up and get directed into the carpark. Parking ticket will be a very last-min purchase then if still available.

S griffin · 18 Jul 2021, 12:46 (Ref:4061602)

Just have to make do with what tickets you can get. Makes sense to only park at the areas you have a ticket for. At least tickets are on sale

**Aysedasi** · 18 Jul 2021, 17:20 (Ref:4061798)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

Just have to make do with what tickets you can get. Makes sense to only park at the areas you have a ticket for. At least tickets are on sale

Probably on the basis that you won't be allowed to park somewhere you don't have a ticket for......

**bjohnsonsmith** · 18 Jul 2021, 18:00 (Ref:4061840)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

Just have to make do with what tickets you can get. Makes sense to only park at the areas you have a ticket for. At least tickets are on sale

Have you found parking to be an issue previously at Le Mans?

**Bentley03** · 19 Jul 2021, 05:20 (Ref:4061975)

So, having scanned the updated UK government travel rules for Amber List countries which comes into effect today, there is a highlighted section explaining that fully vaccinated people returning from France will need to follow the same rules as those who are not fully vaccinated, BUT there is no advice within the wording to say you should not travel to France. I'm happy to jump through the necessary hoops on my return from France, so as things stand I intend to go, even if I'm anticipating that either French or UK travel rules will ultimately stop me.

Gerard C · 19 Jul 2021, 05:20 (Ref:4061976)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

Have you found parking to be an issue previously at Le Mans?

Of course not. We always find some place for our Lear Jet at the airport, the chopper to go to the circuit belongs to a rental company… Milady does not like the color but, ya no…

**Bentley03** · 19 Jul 2021, 06:51 (Ref:4061985)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

So, having scanned the updated UK government travel rules for Amber List countries which comes into effect today, there is a highlighted section explaining that fully vaccinated people returning from France will need to follow the same rules as those who are not fully vaccinated, BUT there is no advice within the wording to say you should not travel to France. I'm happy to jump through the necessary hoops on my return from France, so as things stand I intend to go, even if I'm anticipating that either French or UK travel rules will ultimately stop me.

I know we're an 'International' forum, but I'm going to post a few links for Brits who intend to go:

Red, amber and green list rules for entering England

UK government France travel advice

London French Consulate advice for travel between the UK and France

From 18th July, France have withdrawn the need for fully vaccinated arrivals from the UK to present a negative test, your proof of full vaccination is sufficient.

Now, the big question for me is where in Le Mans can I get the necessary Covid test for returning to the UK, and what is the procedure. I'm hoping the pharmacy in the local village to where we stay may be able to provide a suitable test with immediate result (antigen?) early on the Monday morning after the race...we usually leave our accommodation late morning.

I'm wondering if Bella (most likely), Eric, Pascal, Gerard, Christopher or anyone else can advise?

Thank you!

AstonGeoff · 19 Jul 2021, 07:23 (Ref:4061989)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Now, the big question for me is where in Le Mans can I get the necessary Covid test for returning to the UK, and what is the procedure. I'm hoping the pharmacy in the local village to where we stay may be able to provide a suitable test with immediate result (antigen?) early on the Monday morning after the race...we usually leave our accommodation late morning.

You can pre-order a kit to take with you from https://www.c19testing.co.uk/rapidtravel/ (Other services are available)

Take the test, send them a pic of the result next to your passport, they'll email you a certificate back. All for £29.

**bella** · 19 Jul 2021, 07:41 (Ref:4061996)

you have 72 hours to take the test and then get to your point of departure. personally i’ve just done an antigen test at one airport and used it for another flight just under 3 days later. so you can avail yourself of the circuit testing facilities for spectators on saturday and then travel on that until the same time on tuesday. don’t worry about the morals and ethics - you can take your own nhs lateral flow tests and do them if you feel uncomfortable, you just obviously can’t use them to generate a certificate.

if you drive past an airport or you’re flying i can recommend popping in and using that airport’s provider - information can be found on their website. cost me €30.

as soon as i hear anything about the circuit’s provision i’ll post about it - i know i’ll need to use it to collect my pass!

Gerard C · 19 Jul 2021, 08:15 (Ref:4062000)

Hi Bentley! Bella gave the right info and Aston too.
If you go the a local pharmacy do ask for the proof of result. Mostly when a French has an antigen test, if the result is negative they give no proof just because "everything's fine" (recently tested for you). You need a proof of result, a certificate. Not really a hassle.
I think and hope the most persistent here will have fun. Enjoy the show!

Gingers4Justice · 19 Jul 2021, 08:17 (Ref:4062001)

The recent news has completely thwarted any hope of me going. I'm a teacher, and quarantining post-Le Mans would stop me from joining in with the start of term.

Morrisons Merguez and syncing RLM with Eurosport it is then. Again.

S griffin · 19 Jul 2021, 08:19 (Ref:4062002)

So it should be no trouble then. Hopefully most people hoping to go get the all clear to travel, especially if France are being very strict, unlike us. It's not too much to ask, just need a certificate as Gerard said. Anyway best of luck to those hoping to go. Fingers crossed

Anyopenroad · 19 Jul 2021, 09:29 (Ref:4062035)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

So it should be no trouble then. Hopefully most people hoping to go get the all clear to travel, especially if France are being very strict, unlike us. It's not too much to ask, just need a certificate as Gerard said. Anyway best of luck to those hoping to go. Fingers crossed

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