Well, I'm all ready for this weekend
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Well, I'm all ready for this weekend
Here we go....
Stand B, just by the first turn. My brother-in-law's come up from Sydney for it too.
His friend was supposed to be coming up as well, but the bank he works for hilariously cancelled all leave for employees a couple of hours before he was supposed to get on the plane. Oooh, he's annoyed. So if anyone can get to Shanghai in the next day or two, we have a spare ticket....
Anyway, we went last year, and it was great. So I'm looking forward to this enormously. Hopefully Lewis won't end up stranded in the gravel like he did last year.
I saw the Ferrari pit crew this morning on my way into work: they were heading out to the track in a couple of big Iveco trucks. I checked, but I couldn't see a fuel line hanging out the back of either truck, so they must have been careful when they left the hotel.
Stand B, just by the first turn. My brother-in-law's come up from Sydney for it too.
His friend was supposed to be coming up as well, but the bank he works for hilariously cancelled all leave for employees a couple of hours before he was supposed to get on the plane. Oooh, he's annoyed. So if anyone can get to Shanghai in the next day or two, we have a spare ticket....
Anyway, we went last year, and it was great. So I'm looking forward to this enormously. Hopefully Lewis won't end up stranded in the gravel like he did last year.
I saw the Ferrari pit crew this morning on my way into work: they were heading out to the track in a couple of big Iveco trucks. I checked, but I couldn't see a fuel line hanging out the back of either truck, so they must have been careful when they left the hotel.
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Here we go....
Stand B, just by the first turn. My brother-in-law's come up from Sydney for it too.
His friend was supposed to be coming up as well, but the bank he works for hilariously cancelled all leave for employees a couple of hours before he was supposed to get on the plane. Oooh, he's annoyed. So if anyone can get to Shanghai in the next day or two, we have a spare ticket....
Anyway, we went last year, and it was great. So I'm looking forward to this enormously. Hopefully Lewis won't end up stranded in the gravel like he did last year.
I saw the Ferrari pit crew this morning on my way into work: they were heading out to the track in a couple of big Iveco trucks. I checked, but I couldn't see a fuel line hanging out the back of either truck, so they must have been careful when they left the hotel.
Stand B, just by the first turn. My brother-in-law's come up from Sydney for it too.
His friend was supposed to be coming up as well, but the bank he works for hilariously cancelled all leave for employees a couple of hours before he was supposed to get on the plane. Oooh, he's annoyed. So if anyone can get to Shanghai in the next day or two, we have a spare ticket....
Anyway, we went last year, and it was great. So I'm looking forward to this enormously. Hopefully Lewis won't end up stranded in the gravel like he did last year.
I saw the Ferrari pit crew this morning on my way into work: they were heading out to the track in a couple of big Iveco trucks. I checked, but I couldn't see a fuel line hanging out the back of either truck, so they must have been careful when they left the hotel.
ahh mann... How much do you want for the tix?? I wish you posted this about a week ago.. Im in Korea n I could've fly over there. hehe
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Ah, that's a shame - it's only about a 90-minute flight from Incheon, I think. And then 6 minutes on the train into town: I think this is the only place where people going on public transport from the airport to the city go faster than the F1 drivers.
Owie's ticket was US$ 275, but I'd guess he'd be happy to take pretty much anything now. He's trying to persuade his employer (a bank, which clearly thinks that his continued presence at work will solve the entire financial crisis) to pay for his wasted ticket.
Owie's ticket was US$ 275, but I'd guess he'd be happy to take pretty much anything now. He's trying to persuade his employer (a bank, which clearly thinks that his continued presence at work will solve the entire financial crisis) to pay for his wasted ticket.
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Hmm..... Google's predicting rain for Sunday, just like last year.
I hope this doesn't mean we're going to see the same disaster for Lewis again.
I hope this doesn't mean we're going to see the same disaster for Lewis again.
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Oooh, I should think so. And Lewis has had his share of self-inflicted disasters.
I hope it doesn't rain, though. It's a lot nicer sitting out on the stand if it's not raining.
I hope it doesn't rain, though. It's a lot nicer sitting out on the stand if it's not raining.
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I shall try and run off with Lewis' helmet or something. Or his car.
I've just been to a meeting at the Marriott: all the McLaren-Mercedes team were there.
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Somehow I read that your spare ticket was available for free to MBWorld members. I'll have to cancel my travel plans.
I like the track. It requires patience in drivers that otherwise have very little.
Lewis, I need you to keep your cool. Reach into your back pocket and pull out that wallet that says...Bad MuthaF*cka.
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I like the track. It requires patience in drivers that otherwise have very little.
Lewis, I need you to keep your cool. Reach into your back pocket and pull out that wallet that says...Bad MuthaF*cka.
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It is a nice track. It's a great venue too: easy to get in and out of, great views from the stands, cheap beer, and really well-organised.
Maybe I should print this out and wave it from the stands for him tomorrow. It'd be a good counterpoint to the flag I saw the guy in front of me waving last year. It said (in English) "Mr Lewis, we Chinese would also like you to win!", which was nice, but not as succinct as your comment.
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