Hello r/formula1, my Father and I are interested in going to the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix and don't know where to start. Does anyone have suggestions for where to stay/how to get tickets/which tickets to get? Are package deals worth it? I've read that staying in Nice may be the way to go, but that's about where my knowledge stops. Any help would be greatly appreciated, the options are a bit overwhelming.
Posted Jul 1, 2017, 9:07 PM UTC
Ted Kravitz and Natalie Pinkham did a good piece on Sky few years ago, showing two opposite ends of a spectrum.Check it out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96FWxZ1OUs
If you live in Europe, Monaco is definitely doable on a budget, Eurojet is dirt cheap these days.
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Congrats!! Always good news to finally make the decision.
First stop should be http://f1destinations.com it will help you with everything from accommodation, to seats to entertainment. It's an awesome site.
And yes staying in Nice is a great option. I did this in 2015, got a private room at a hostel on Nice just next to the train station and took the 10-15 min ride into Monaco everyday. Actually has to be one of the most scenic short train rides in the world (and I've done the trans Siberian and reunification express).
If you have any questions that site doesn't cover just ask away!
This.
Did something similar in 2012.
Even though there was a €1 bus fare from Nice to Monaco. Yes... only €1!
I did the train trip along the Mediterranean every day for the race weekend.
You are right, one of the most scenic train rides I have been on and I did Paris - Geneva through the mountains.
On race day some guy was in one of those sea inlets sunning himself face up in his birthday suit. Whole window side of the train got to see his junk.
Do you know if grandstand seating is assigned seating? Or is it open in the section?
Yes it is assigned for Saturday and Sunday on all grandstands. Thursday is roaming seating. The only sections with free seating are La Rocher (the rock, meaning up on the hill where te Prince's castle is) and Z1.
Grandstand is assigned seating at Monaco.
If I recall correctly I was in section O for thurs practice, T for quali and K for the race. Though on Thurs the stands are pretty empty.
Staying in Nice will definitely be cheaper although the prices there will be inflated also. Everything is super expensive in Monaco and the views are not great until you pay truly top dollar. If you can find a package deal with a hotel in Nice that would probably be your best bet.
Hey man, i suggest you picking your tickets by yourself from F1.com, the Automobile Club of Monaco or any third-party seller, then build up your trip. It's useless to pay mark ups on something you can find yourself. You can either stay in Nice, or even Beausoleil, Roquebrune or Cap d'Ail which are the cities surrounding Monaco and spend much much less than Monaco for the same perks. Often the borders are just on two sides of the sidewalks.
According to your budget you can stay on a terrace in Monaco and enjoy the race from there, they get sold by third party sellers; grandstand tickets are available in 10 days from today on all websites, i recommend you hurrying up for grandstands as V, X1 and 2, B and C which are the ones that sell the fastest.
All depends on budget. From what I understand Nice is only a short train ride away and quite a bit cheaper.
I have seen deals that offer accommodation with views of the race - I'd be a bit wary, have seen pictures from some of these that basically afforded a glimpse of the track from a balcony somewhere. I'd be tempted to buy grandstand tickets from the official site and book a hotel etc separately.