Source: lotusf1team.com
Friday morning in Monte Carlo, and we’ve already had more going on in the paddock than there would be over an entire Grand Prix weekend at most venues; all before we’ve even got to qualifying!
Aside from the on track action, Romain has been demonstrating his culinary skills in the Pirelli motorhome, he and Kimi have had their usual media obligations, and Jérôme has not only been commentating on the Free Practice sessions, but also entertaining fans in a Formula 1 simulator competition.
Of course, this weekend is particularly special to the team. Our 500th race has been well publicised, and the launch of the ‘Lotus F1 Team Angry Birds’ and ‘Linkin Park GP’ games have formed just part of the celebrations.
To commemorate the event, the team held a media aperitif in the motorhome on Thursday evening. Crowds of presenters, journalists, photographers and all manner of guests gathered along the harbour’s edge to join the team in toasting our history to date; each leaving with an exclusive set of prints beautifully illustrating our best races here at Monaco.
It almost goes without saying that for a Formula 1 team there could be no better place to celebrate such an occasion. Walking down through the winding stone paths from the hotel to the sound of engines echoing around the hills is quite some way to start the day.
The most glamorous of crowds amass around the barriers, stands and boats – so close to the track that they could almost reach out and touch the drivers; not that we’d recommend trying!
When night falls the city really comes alive. The streets – just hours previous being navigated by the best drivers in the world – suddenly become a car park for a host of exotic machines, from supercars to superbikes, and the air fills with a cocktail of music and voices as the biggest and best parties spill out onto the circuit.
With the sun glistening across the Mediterranean and bathing the hills in warmth, there really is nothing like Monaco…
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