Monza Main Grandstand opposite of the Mercedes and Red Bull pit-box

Visiting race-Sunday only this time. After no race-Sunday at Zandvoort last week, I booked a last minute ticket at the grandstand opposite of the Mercedes and Red Bull pit-box. Driving to Italy on Saturday and staying in a nice and friedly B&B. Pizza at night and an early sleep. In the morning a few coffee's with Briosch. Earlt arrival at the circuit. A nice walk from the Lesmo entrance to the fan-zone. Passing the parking area of all the approx 200-300 team and F1 trucks. First watching the F2 race from the main grandstand near first start positions. Enjoying the sunshine also. After this I joined the fans at the spot where the F1 drivers and vips are entering the circuit. I saw Giovinazzi, Latiffi, Perez, Sainz and Leclerc entering the circuit. 'boxed' with Carlos Sainz. 

Then going to my own spot at grandstand 26C. Sitting opposit of the Mercedes and Red Bull pit-box. And opposit of the ceremony podium. Enjoyed the Porche Supercup with the race and world champion winner Dutchman Larry ten Voorde. The drivers parade of the Formula 1 drivers is always nice to see with the interviews. The 2 trucks were joined by an extra truck with all Italian Olympic Golg medal winners.

Pitlane open and many team members are preparing to receive the cars on the grid. Nice to see the cars arriving at the grid from my spot on the grandstand. Ricciardo is taking the lead before Verstappen and Norris. After a to-long pitstop of Verstappen, the pitstop of Hamilton is better. Side-by-side the two are trying the first/second corner and that goes wrong. both are out. From that moment the two McLarens drive and keep 1+2. 

After the finish I can enjoy live the podium ceremony. Always party with Ricciardo on the podium. Entering the track is not allowed this year. Waiting on the grandstand untill the team photo of the McLaren team also not. 

Nice walk back to the entrance and a 1 hour car drive to the 2nd B&B near Como. With a stop in the middle for a pizza. Driving home at Monday.

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