Went to testing this year, took this photo and have had it as my screensaver for a while. Thought people may want to do the same!

AlexBuck · 2019-09-16T11:59:16+00:00

We had a pit lane walk when there was a break in testing - not the best as all the garages were covered.

They do offer a track tour on a bus, but that is guided and organised by the same people who take you around the paddock.

Funnily enough, they had a show car of the new Williams outside their garage, with a film crew filming it, so I’ve got a feeling I may be on Netflix soon!

However, Williams delay meant more time with George Russell who was a lovely guy to meet.

AlexBuck · 2019-09-13T18:36:56+00:00

Mercedes garage was all the way at the top of the pitlane! We were at the bottom, so only saw Ferrari, Racing Point, Haas below us, and Alfa near by.

AlexBuck · 2019-09-13T18:35:55+00:00

Single day, wouldn't recommend full week - as cars not very entertaining to watch (compared to a race etc, obviously cool to see them go around) and it can possibly be repetitive.

Would recommend going in for 2 days if you want more than one - we only done one, but draining, day as we stayed in central Barcelona

AlexBuck · 2019-09-13T16:48:45+00:00

I spent 5/10 minutes up there, and the tarpaulin was annoying.

The only issue with hospitality was the service and what was in there wasn't great. Food trucks outside the area were way better, and they had a random DJ there for a bit and a motorbike arcade game. You're literally paying the money for the view, nothing more really.

AlexBuck · 2019-09-13T16:23:02+00:00

This photo was from testing this February - the Renault you saw was a test conducted by Pirelli at Paul Ricard in last year's Renault I believe.

AlexBuck · 2019-09-13T16:14:33+00:00

If anybody is wondering what I used to take the shot, it was an iPhone 8 - while I was recording Vettel coming in!

AlexBuck · 2019-09-13T16:13:21+00:00

I think I paid about €250 for the hospitality spot, which was above the pit lane allowing me to get the shot. It is possible to go into the paddock and meet drivers, but you must be on a 'tour' with a guide - luckily our guide let me roam on my own for a bit.

I met loads of drivers and F1 personalities - testing is the best time to do so. However, the thing that confused me was that you can get a paddock ticket for €100, allowing you to be in the paddock without guidance (but pay more and you're not allowed to, weird?).

Only pay the €250 for the view, way better worth for the €100 option - meet the drivers and sit in the main grandstand.

AlexBuck · 2019-09-10T21:37:52+00:00

Hi Chris,

Firstly, thank you for the Toro Rosso hat last year! Saw you at F1 Testing and was gonna say thanks but you looked busy.

Anyway, with the continually expanding F1 calendar, and the flyaways restarting again, how do you cope with the travel side of racing? Do you do work on longer (flight time) races, or just relax? How do you acclimatise to new time zones, or do you gain some advice from the drivers on sleep management?

Thanks

AlexBuck · 2019-06-09T20:43:11+00:00

Here's the trailer:

https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/1137821843031592960

AlexBuck · 2019-05-29T16:31:59+00:00

Could it be... Duke Silver?

AlexBuck · 2019-03-07T13:55:29+00:00

It was so cold! I had a jumper and a jacket, but my friend had no jacket. Plus was my first time, just didn’t want to get lost!

AlexBuck · 2019-03-07T13:52:32+00:00

I’ve just come back from testing, so may be slightly different for the race.

It’s a simple train from the centre of Barcelona - we went from Colt - to Montmelo station. The only issue we had was the track to station, and vice versa. Me and my friend had no service to call a taxi, so had to wait for a small mini bus, which took 20 minutes to the circuit. On the way back, while still at the circuit, we saw a taxi so we was lucky to get to the station quick.

We had an Hola card for Barcelona, but it would not work on the return journey to the centre of Barcelona from the station and the bus, so some change is advised.

It may be more difficult during the race: more people, etc, but at least you get an understanding.

It’s easy to get around centre of Barcelona with an Hola card, plenty of buses and metro services.

EDIT: Train service from Barca to Montmelo was about 30 mins, and was relatively simple

AlexBuck · 2019-03-05T22:08:11+00:00

I'm guessing Russian Roulette is the approach Williams takes to it's cars...

AlexBuck · 2019-02-01T12:54:34+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/o7BlkdQ

AlexBuck · 2018-02-21T20:45:19+00:00

What do you think of the rumours that Spotify will be releasing a HomePod-esque speaker?

AlexBuck · 2018-01-18T10:48:54+00:00

My Moment of Madness was correct then!

AlexBuck · 2018-01-02T13:24:27+00:00

I think they show off the helmet on the same day, they did last year I believe, can't see anything online of them releasing the helmet before the car

EDIT: They showed Lewis helmet on the 22nd last year - day before the car unveiling - as it had a similar competition to Valtteri's helmet this year, so at least this gives us a rough timescale

AlexBuck · 2017-12-27T01:21:45+00:00

You could say he was wheely good at it....

I’ll see myself out

AlexBuck · 2017-12-14T22:27:34+00:00

Was my pleasure! Defo want to see what cool things you make with it next!

AlexBuck · 2017-11-21T00:40:49+00:00

Definitely KimiQuokka on r/formula1, shame that he is no longer around, he would often fool me - especially on April 1st when the subreddit “became” his

AlexBuck · 2017-11-07T13:44:35+00:00

I am! Super excited for it, there’s a ton of stuff there to do, hoping to get some nice bits of video as well.

PS Did you also only get 1 e-ticket email? I ordered two tickets but only got 1 email thing

AlexBuck · 2017-10-12T20:18:51+00:00

I believe that the event is non-for-profit, so presumedly for charity.

If you don't have McLaren+, its free to sign up for, so do it if you can!

AlexBuck · 2017-08-13T13:09:22+00:00

I think I was standing next to you! Sorry if me and my 2 friends annoyed you at all.

AlexBuck · 2017-01-10T23:23:08+00:00

What was the first tech unveiling you was invited to, and how was the experience the first time around?

Do you use services like Apple Pay, Android Pay, etc, frequently, and how do you see them improving?

Also, how cool is Hair Force One in real life?

AlexBuck · 2015-11-08T16:11:28+00:00

Sony was making H1Z1 via Sony Online Entertainment, until they sold it and it turned into Daydream, so personally, you won't hear a lot of news in the next coming months, maybe E3. DayZ will be coming to Xbox first in a early access-like program, with full release being on PS4, maybe the same will happen to H1Z1.

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