Bahrain Race Day

Our very first Formula 1 Grand Prix Race

What a race! This was our very first race and it was over before we knew it. 57 laps literally went by in an incredibly fast flash! Another very hot day in the desert and full capacity crowds. No running water in the ladies loo was a bit of a bummer but the rest was awesome. The King and other dignitaries did a drive-by, crowds cheered, then the drivers all piled onto the back of a flat bed lorry and drove round the track – we went wild but they actually looked a little bored! Then Gulf Air did a low fly over with a very big airplane (?Airbus) which was roaringly loud followed by the National Anthem. All this before the good stuff even began….

Max (as expected) flew off and maintained his pole position and stayed there all race. He won by a country mile and no-one no one could come close, but by turn 1 Charles had already taken Checo. Things just got better and better from then, lots of excellent driving, overtaking, near misses, lock ups and screaming fans (engines too!). Everyone gutted as Charles’ Ferrari had to retire in lap 41 after he’d held 3rd place, but so exciting to see Aston Martin come into their own and give Mercedes a run for their money. McLaren didn’t get a look in and Alpine were disappointing. Brilliant race by the Red Bulls and Aston Martin followed by an incredible firework display.

Back at the hotel and we’re still buzzing. What an amazing experience, the sounds, the smells, the noise…we feel grateful to have been a part of it all.

How the day started ….