Basic terms of royal races. Terminology How to get into the Formula 1 paddock
VIP passes for Formula 1. The place is called "Paddock-club". Can be compared to a VIP box on football stadium, only it's something bigger and 100 times cooler!
"The entrance to a special world - inside of Formula 1 - is the Paddock club!!"
The paddock club is a complex of premises located directly on the pit lane above the garage boxes of the Formula 1 teams. This allows you to see racing cars, the work of teams during pit stops as close as possible to you, almost at arm's length (well, perhaps a little further away).
Buying a ticket-pass in the Paddock-club you get access to the holy of holies, to the elite club of Formula 1 and you have the opportunity to see the life of royal races from the inside!
"view from the VIP-balcony of Paddock-club"a - you see - the usual stands on the other side, and this VIP balcony - right above the garage boxes - you see the pit stops during the race! And you see the command bridges, from where the leadership of each team controls the race"
You will be prompted:
- Special pass for driving your car to a special parking lot on the territory of the autodrome or in the immediate vicinity of the autodrome (issued for 4 people. We drive you to the entrance to the paddock club, even if you have arrived only one / one)
- Accommodation at served tables for 6 persons in an air-conditioned area;
- Video monitors with a formulaic picture;
- Delicious food from the chef;
- Non-alcoholic drinks (without limitation);
- Alcoholic drinks (without limitation);
- Access to the lounge area with soft sofas;
- Daily (!) excursions to the pit lane along the garage boxes of all Formula 1 teams. On Friday - between the first and second practice. Saturday before qualifying. Sunday - before the race;
- If you spend time not only at the table, then you can take pictures and get autographs from the riders;
- While walking along the pit lane - you will be able to take pictures next to racing cars and spoilers and casings laid out near them;
- You receive nice gifts and souvenirs every day;
- You will be able to see the pit stops during the race right below you, this will happen;
- You can walk during the race along the entire length of the balcony above the boxes while drinking champagne;
"Leonid Novozhilov, FORMULASPORT project manager, walking along the pit lane near the Ferrari garages."
"Boxes Ferrari. View from the pit lane".
The cost of one VIP pass to Paddock club for all three days: 220,000 rubles (Singapore 388,000 rubles). For many Grand Prix, such "tickets" end 2-3 months before the event. This is especially true for the Monaco Grand Prix, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the Singapore Grand Prix.
"Children especially manage to run everywhere and see everything! FORMULASPORT tourists in the Paddock Club at the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix."
This year, FORMULASPORT tourists were in the "Paddock Club" at the Malaysian Grand Prix, the British Grand Prix, the Hungarian Grand Prix. And also our people will fly to the Paddock club at the Singapore Grand Prix and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
To book passes in the Paddock club, call me personally, Leonid Novozhilov, FORMULASPORT project manager at: +7 985 997-94-37 or send an email to [email protected]
"Paddock-club. Chef".
"Fernando Alonso in the Paddock-clube. If you hurry up, there are many chances to get an autograph and take a photo for memory, not only with Alonso, but with everyone you" watch and catch ".
"Paddock. Formula 1 drivers gathered together before the parade of pilots. If you stand in right place while walking down the pit lane, they will all pass you at arm's length."
"On every trip I drive and accompany a small group of tourists from 4 to 12 people. Maximum 15-17 people. Look at the joyful faces of tourists traveling with FORMULASPORT to Formula 1!"
No entrance for unauthorized people
First of all, we warn you: if someone believes that you can get into the paddock by some roundabout ways or, for example, with fake passes, then you are in for a fiasco. First, to get started, you still need a ticket that allows you to go to Olympic Park, well, then the command “do not let go” will be clearly executed by the guards. There are few passes to the paddock, and the system is the same for all Grand Prix: from different parties installed arches with turnstiles. You lean on the pass, the system shows your photo and gives the go-ahead - and only in this case you can go further. But there is no additional security check: after all, you have already been examined by security during the passage to the territory of the autodrome.
We went inside - and immediately a feeling of euphoria. Team members in company uniforms scurry back and forth, motorsport stars working for the BBC, Sky or other TV channels are preparing for live broadcasts, some combat racer will quickly slip out of the guest house into the pits ... Mechanics wash tires, honored guests, accompanied by team representatives, inspect neighborhood. In short, here it is - the inner life of Formula 1!
Without trucks, but with houses
It should be noted that outside of Europe, the paddock of formulaic tracks does not look quite the same as, for example, at the Spanish or Hungarian Grand Prix. As many people know, in the case of the “near” stages, teams send an armada of trucks to the circuit: some of them form pompous (or not so) motorhomes, others simply line up in a neat row and serve as a workplace for engineers.
So, Sochi is too far from the bases of the teams to send trucks here. So you will not see heavy trucks in the Sochi Autodrom paddock. How to do without them? Yes, it’s very simple: at all the “distant” Grand Prix, special guest houses, which become both motorhomes and offices. By the way, a year ago, your correspondent was even able to take a look at the second floor of the Toro Rosso house with one eye: the fact is that the engineers who had already started work could not cope with the local sockets. While this minor problem was being solved, it was possible to make sure: the office is comfortable, the team members do not have to huddle.
Well, at the first stage of the team house - a place to communicate with the press, as well as a canteen for employees. For the elite - a buffet. Well, somewhere in the depths of the floor there are several more rooms that the team can adapt to their needs.
I take everything with me
There are no trucks, but this does not mean that the teams travel light to the distant stages: in spite of everything, various equipment is sent in advance in huge boxes for each Grand Prix. For example, it is clear that on the spot no one will look for wrenches or urgently make bulk purchases of laptops - everything you need to work with cars both on the pit lane and next to it is taken with you.
In general, you need to understand that when the teams arrive at the track, they get at their disposal empty boxes and hospitality areas - except perhaps with signs that indicate the names of the teams and the names of the pilots. Tables, chairs, all kinds of utensils - team logisticians should take care of all this in advance. And that's all that is connected with "hospitality" at Suzuka, when the organizers reasonably noted: until the debt for last year's Grand Prix is paid off, we will not give you the keys. Well, at least they let me work in the pits.
Lodges, halls and cafes
If for some the paddock is a zone of intense work, then for others it is a place where you can watch the Grand Prix with great pleasure, enjoying the beautiful view and all kinds of dishes. No, no, we are not talking about journalists, but about visitors to the paddock club. Having received an invitation
from some company that rented a box, the lucky ones, after receiving small gifts and champagne, go to the box already at the entrance, where they have the opportunity to watch the races. True, there is one caveat: do not confuse the paddock club and the paddock itself. Despite the similar names, a pass to one of the places does not mean a free pass to the second. That is, a visitor to the box without the necessary pass will not be able to get out for a walk along the command houses, and, for example, a journalist, no one will be allowed to drink champagne in the box - to each his own.
However, there is no need for reporters to complain at Sochi Autodrom either: they have an excellent dining room at their disposal, where there are salads and fresh pastries - a rare occurrence for Formula 1. For example, at the recent Belgian Grand Prix, it was necessary to choose from sandwiches and instant soup (although in bad weather, Spa and he went with a bang).
In general, the current state of the Sochi track brings with it a number of advantages: huge press centers (no crowding, several halls), no less huge boxes (joy for teams, sponsors, organizers and everyone else), comfortable working conditions. In short, hardly anyone from the world of F-1 can make claims against the organizers. Therefore, it is only a matter of ensuring that Sochi Autodrom is completely saturated with the formulaic spirit, which it has been doing since last October.
Tour dates in 2020: upon request.
What is the Formula 1 Paddock Club? Paddock Club is not only an opportunity to see the world of Formula 1 from the inside, but also a great chance to meet your business partners in an informal setting.
The Paddock Club is usually located in the pit lane, above the Formula 1 team garages, allowing you to see the racing cars as well as the work of the teams during the pit stops as close to you as possible. Every day, drivers, past champions and team engineers come to the Paddock Club to chat with guests. Here you can learn a lot of interesting things about the behind the scenes of Formula 1 racing.
Giant screens installed in the Formula One Paddock Club allow you to watch all the action taking place on the track, as well as keep track of the time the drivers complete the track. You can go out to the terrace or stay in the lounge.
The best chefs in the world work for Paddock Club clients. The bar with champagne, fine wines and an unlimited range of drinks is open for you throughout the day. There is also coffee, ice cream and desserts.
For several years now, the financial problems of F1 have been the main subject of discussion. The twin problems of the loss of tobacco sponsors and the ensuing global financial crisis during the presidency of Jean Todt made money the leading factor.
The fact that Formula 1 has seen better times becomes clear after the first glance at the cars, the liveries of which are mostly free of sponsor logos. After McLaren's recent color update, the press room joked that with the black and red livery and lack of promotional decals, this car could easily be mistaken for a 2010 HRT car.
But there are other things that speak of F1's financial decline. One of such important indicators is complaints from people who are members of the Paddock Club.
The epitome of luxury and glamor of Formula 1, it was once the standard of corporate hospitality, serving as an example for the rest sports disciplines. Originally created as a place for wealthy fans to relax and enjoy a five-star racing weekend, Paddock Club has evolved into a business hub, providing a great opportunity for guests to network internationally.
Tickets there were (and still are!) not cheap, but for many guests the combination of excellent service, first-class cuisine and the opportunity to communicate with representatives of the international business elite made such costs more than rational.
After a series of scandals involving embezzlement, kickbacks and bribery on highest level, anti-corruption laws were tightened in European countries, and ticket sales at the Paddock Club suffered a tangible loss.
Today in the paddock they believe that we should not expect the return of the old days. Summer seasons 2012 and 2014 were marked by a change in management and suppliers, after which the quality of service offered to wealthy guests sank sharply.
In 2014, the whispers of dissatisfaction with the quality of the Paddock Club turned into a steady rumble of the crowd. After the Austrian banquet service Do & Co got down to business, it became impossible to ignore this buzz.
Representatives of the teams began - so far behind the scenes - to complain about the sharply fallen quality of service. Guests began to openly say that a day spent at the Paddock Club no longer pays for the costs. Ticket sales plummeted. The number of sellers of exclusive tickets, on the contrary, has increased - apparently in an attempt to somehow maintain interest.
Well, the opportunity to spend a race weekend with a great view of the action, while drinking expensive champagne from bottomless glasses, is still available. But those of the regular guests of the Paddock Club, who used it as a place for business meetings, reduced their orders or canceled them altogether.
According to ticket distributors, since the club's business opportunities have practically vanished, the meaning of visiting it has simply disappeared for many.
This situation is a reflection of the current state of Formula 1. Sponsors no longer see their investment pay off and, as a result, have turned their backs on the series.
It is equally important that Paddock Club does not have time to keep up with the times. Having once become a model of corporate hospitality, now, like the discipline of motorsport that gave rise to it, it does not live up to the expectations of customers.
Formula 1 fans are looking to interact with their favorite races across a range of platforms. They want to fully and with maximum comfort to enjoy the weekend. They want to feel respect for themselves, to be the stakeholder for which sponsors are willing to invest in F1.
Paddock Club clients have similar desires. As guests of the sponsors who keep the discipline going, they want to feel like part of the F1 community, even if just for a day. They want more access to the paddock Furthermore that allows the current ticket. And they also need the opportunity to communicate with business representatives and influential people involved in Formula 1.
And while guests from some sponsors and teams find it increasingly difficult to connect with guests from others, the concept of organization in the F1 paddock of the business center is in deep crisis.
As Paddock Club's quality standards fell, so did its business opportunities. An elite club is losing customers - just like Formula 1 is losing its spectators.
While the teams and drivers are celebrating Christmas, for those of you new to F1 fans, here's a glossary of key terms to help you better understand the aspects of racing.
Aerodynamics is the study of the flow of air around a car. Aerodynamics performs the most leading role, large flows of air masses press the car to the track, so the rider can take turns more confidently. The higher the downforce, the greater the speed and stability of the car in corners.
Wing - provide not lift, but downforce, which allows you to take turns at a higher speed
Apex - the closest point of the car in the turn to the inner edge of the track
Aerodynamic tube- a device used to artificially simulate the flow of air flowing around a car
Aerodynamic bag- discharged air flow from the car in front, into which the car behind goes at maximum approach
Ballast - extra weight bolide
Brake balance - change in percentage of braking force between front and rear brakes
Ear plugs - headphones for radio communication
Boxing is the garage of the Formula 1 team. The premises located on the pit lane, in which the cars are located during the Grand Prix, as well as all the equipment of the teams is stored
Grand Slam - won qualifying, race, fastest lap and lead from start to finish
The fastest lap is the best lap set by a rider during a race.
water radiator- serves to cool water, which performs the function of cooling the engine
Outer radius - the trajectory passing closer to the outer part of the turn
Inner radius- trajectory passing closer to the inside of the turn
exhaust manifolds- serve to remove exhaust gases from the engine
Radiator duct- lightweight carbon fiber ducts through which air from the air intake reaches the radiators. To increase the area of the cooled surface, the radiator is installed diagonally relative to the axis of the machine. On dusty or dirty roads, a protective grille is specially placed at the duct inlet
Upper air intake and air filter- The air intake takes the air flow over the rider's head and directs it to the engine power system. The filter cleans this stream from foreign particles.
air intake- a special hole that serves to take air to cool the engine. There are also air intakes for brake cooling.
gravel trap- is located outside the track and serves to dampen the speed of the car as much as possible when leaving the track
Grand Prix is a big prize. The name of the World Cup.
Dirty trajectory- part of the track outside the rolled trajectory of the fireballs
The engine is the most important part of the car - the "heart" of the car. Eight cylinders, 2.4 displacement, over 800 horsepower and approximately 43 - 53 kg of fuel per 93 km. Cast aluminum cylinder block, steel crankshaft, titanium connecting rods. Over 19500 rpm
Deflector - an aerodynamic element designed to streamline the air flow in front of the side air intake
Bottom and diffuser- the bottom provides up to 21% downforce, and the diffuser - up to 19%
Rain tires - rain racing tires with a special tread pattern
Double - two cars from the same team that came in the first two places
safety arc- an arc above the rider's head, which serves to protect the head, the design and strength of which are clearly regulated
Visor - helmet glass covering the face of the racer
Closed park - a room for the maintenance of all cars after qualifying until the start of the race
Oversteer- the effect during which the wheels of the car turn on larger angle what is driven by
Carbon - carbon fiber
Qualification - determining the positions of the riders on the starting field before the race.
Cockpit - part of the car in which the racer himself is located. The pilot should be as comfortable as possible, because the cockpit is very cramped, and you have to stay there for more than one hour. In case of an accident, the cockpit should protect the pilot as much as possible
Controlled (guided) skid- cornering with a stall of all wheels, in which the pilot has full control over the movement of the car
Classification - a list of all drivers who have finished the race. Also, the pilot will be classified if he is no more than 10% behind the leader of the race
Clearance - the gap between the track and the bottom of the car
Race Commissioner - a person who monitors the implementation of the FIA rules during the Grand Prix
Designer - manufacturer, team.
Circle - a pilot who is overtaken by a circle or more
Crash test - a test of the strength of the car structure in accordance with the technical regulations
Constructors' Cup- played between the teams participating in the World Cup
Keel - the front part of the bottom of the car
Marshal - marshals are located around the track, their duties include taking care of safety: evacuating fireballs from dangerous areas, warning pilots with flags about interference and danger on the track
Mechanic - performs the function of repairing the car and replacing some parts during pit stops and tests
Wet tires - tires for wet track. If the rain is not heavy yet, then you can safely put this type
Monocoque - load-bearing structure weighing 43 kg. All other components of the machine are attached to the monocoque
Motorhome - a mobile "home on wheels" in which the press center of the team is located for the duration of the Grand Prix, as well as a dining room, Gym, rest room and everything necessary for the team during the GP
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Understeer- the effect during which the wheels of the car turn at a smaller angle than the one set by the wheel
The fairing is an important element of aerodynamics, which serves to smooth the flow of air around
Fender - a steel tape fence that prevents the car from flying off the track
Points zone - the zone in which the rider receives points at the end of the race. On this moment 1st to 10th
Paddock - located behind the pit lane, the place where the teams' motorhomes are located and where the riders communicate with the press
Peleton - all the cars on the track
Pit lane - the section of the track along which the cars drive up to the pits. The speed in the pit lane is limited (on narrow roads - 80 km/h, on wide roads - 100 km/h
Pit stop - stopping the rider in the boxes to change tires
Pontoon - located behind the front wheels, serves to stabilize the car in a turn
Curb - a striped curb along the outer or inner turning radius
Pole position (usually called pole position)- the position of the first pilot at the start of the race
Warm-up lap- one lap before the start of the race. This is done in order to warm up the tires and brakes.
Intermediate rubber- used in light rain, as well as on a drying track
Pseudoslick - rubber with a reverse tread pattern
Bubbling - overheating of the rubber due to which the tire begins to disintegrate
A pace car is a safety car that moves in front of the peloton in the event of a race suspension. Before the pilots leave for the warm-up lap, the pace car passes the lap to check the safety of the track
Suspension - three-link scheme. The levers are made of carbon fiber and titanium. Has a non-adjustable geometry
Regulations - a list of the main rules approved by the FIA
Restart - restart the race
Steering wheel - pilot's steering wheel
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Free practice- races where pilots can set up cars for qualifying and racing
Slicks are tires with a smooth and sticky surface designed for dry tracks. Provides maximum grip of the wheels with the track.
Disruption of the rear axle- breakdown of the rear wheels of the car, in which the pilot comes to align the car
starting grid- markings on the canvas of the track, where the pilots take their places corresponding to the qualification results
Steward - his duties: fines, checking cars after qualifying and after the race
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Test pilot - a pilot involved in test work in a team, also this is the third pilot of the team in case one of the main pilots is absent
Technical regulation- a list of strict restrictions that all fireballs must comply with
Trajectory - the path along which the car moves
The brake disc is the most important element brake system. The discs heat up to 1850 degrees when the car is braked
Wing angle of attack- the angle at which the wing is turned relative to the air flow
carbon fiber- stronger than steel, since 2004 50% of the car is made of carbon fiber, and the other 50% of fibre-carbon
False start - the movement of the car before the lights went out
FOM (FOM) - the company of Bernie Ecclestone, which owns the commercial rights to Formula 1
FIA (FIA) - International Automobile Federation
Flags - with the help of flags, the necessary information is transmitted to the rider
Flag colors and their meaning:
Green flag - end of danger zone
Red flag - complete stop of the race
Blue flag - behind the car which is a lap ahead
White flag - very slow car ahead
Yellow flag - danger on the track
Striped yellow-red flag - there is a dangerous situation on the track, it can be oil, debris, gravel, or rain if it goes on one section of the track
Black flag - pilot disqualification
Checkered flag - finish line
Hat-trick - Won qualifying, race, fastest lap in a race
Clean air - airflow that has not been disturbed by a recent vehicle
Chassis - the engine, suspension, aerodynamic elements are installed on the chassis
Chicane - a sharp turn or sequence of turns designed to slow the car down
Hairpin - turn with a radius of 180 degrees
Headquarters - team base
Aileron - aerodynamic element
Esca - S-turn
