Welcome to Monaco: weekend run-down

Source: lotusf1team.com

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This week sees Round 6 of the Formula 1 World Championship head to the Principality of Monaco. Here is the rundown on what’s in store this week.

Touching down in nearby Nice, the short drive up through the hills to Monaco is nothing short of spectacular – with plunging rivers and vast ravines flanked by steep cliffs, all set against the Mediterranean sea, creating an idyllic backdrop. Arriving in the city itself, the view is equally as breath taking. Classic architecture at every turn, winding roads through the rows of buildings, narrow streets packed with high class stores and the very best bars & restaurants – if you can eat, drink or wear it, then Monaco has it!

As one would expect from the most prestigious event on the Formula 1 calendar, there is plenty going on around the paddock and elsewhere aside from the racing itself.

The team has already launched the first of two ground breaking digital experiences this morning; both made exclusively for the Monaco Grand Prix to celebrate our 500th race. The first of these – ‘Lotus F1 Team Angry Birds’ – is available via the Official Lotus F1 Team Facebook Fan Page.

The other unique collaboration – this time partnering with global rock sensations Linkin Park – will also be going live on Thursday, so it’s going to be an action packed few days, and that’s without the drivers having even turned a wheel!

Back to the paddock, and the week kicked off (excuse the pun) for Jérôme on Tuesday evening with a charity football match in aid of underprivileged children, with the Belgian star putting in a sterling performance at full back (according to the man himself anyway!)

The usual media frenzy occupies most of Wednesday, with a special event taking place at the Pirelli motorhome this evening. In a unique spectacle, Romain will be competing in a cook-off against McLaren driver Jenson Button – we’re thinking escargots beat beans on toast hands down, but let’s see what happens…

Thursday will see Jérôme in action once again; commentating on both Free Practice sessions, as well as attending a FanZone event in which the public will compete on a Formula 1 simulator alongside the Lotus F1 Team third driver.

A host of events on Friday will once again see Jérôme’s dulcet tones called into action, as he will be commentating on the GP2 action for. The official autograph sessions follow early in the afternoon, as fans get the chance to come face-to-face with their heroes. Kimi and Romain will be attending the session at 14:00 local time, so be sure to head down there if you happen to be in the area!

Early evening, and the show continues; this time with Romain and Eric Boullier attending the grand opening of the latest Lotus Store here in Monaco, before Jérôme heads off to take in the sights at the Amber Lounge Fashion Show – it’s a hard life being a Formula 1 driver!

Of course, the weekend itself will be dominated by the on-track action, with a few guest appearances from the drivers and senior management thrown in for good measure – there really is no time to rest here during a Grand Prix weekend!