The Grand Prix to be seen at is this weekend (as opposed to a Grand Prix to see motor racing at). It is not the GP to go to, unless watching B List ‘super-stars’ is your idea of fun. This may, of course be just jealousy on my part, not even making the C List… The harbor will be bollard to bollard expensive yachts and the villa car parks will have all the Lambos, Ferraris and Maseratis you would ever wish for. If you go for the atmosphere, then this is the GP for you. If you go for GP racing, forget it and go to Spa.
Whatever, it is not the circuit to encourage passing, despite the fact that the cars rarely get fast enough to create turbulence, let alone ‘dirty air’.
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The most critical part of this Grand Prix will happen on the Saturday. And that’s qualifying. He who is on pole, has a greater than 75 percent chance of winning. So who will be on P1? Vettel in the Red Bull has been pulling rabbits out of the hat at the last second, though Webber, Hamilton or even Alonso could surprise. However, I am putting my money on Webber again. He knows the circuit, has no fear and has superb car control. They will fuel him light to give him every chance. The Qualifying is at 7 p.m. on the Saturday 28 May, with the race at 7 p.m. on Sunday 29.
I will be watching from my perch in front of the big screen at Jameson’s Irish Pub, Soi AR, going there at 6 p.m. for a roast dinner and a beer before the race at 7 p.m. Why don’t you join me?
