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[Buckethead]

Hello, and sorry if this has been discussed here.


I'm going to German GP this year, and I'm wondering is there (mandatory) autograph sessions Saturday or Sunday? I know that they have to sign autograhps in Fridays but what about other days? Anyone visited a GP this season? And if you know, please tell me, what time and where are those signings Thank you

[F1Annie]

Originally posted by Buckethead
Hello, and sorry if this has been discussed here.


I'm going to German GP this year, and I'm wondering is there (mandatory) autograph sessions Saturday or Sunday? I know that they have to sign autographs in Fridays but what about other days? Anyone visited a GP this season? And if you know, please tell me, what time and where are those signings Thank you

See my post in Australia GP

I'm going to Nurburgring but don't know about about driver signings yet

Keep checking on here http://www.nuerburgr...ndex.php?id=286

There should be information but the links don't work. I'm sure they will in time.

[Buckethead]

Thank you!

So there is this one place where drivers sign stuff one team at a time. Can't wait to German GP

[pac]

Note to anyone planning to go to these autograph sessions, understand that the times are VERY limited.

In Melbourne, each team had about 25min. Not all drivers show. Yes, there were lots of disappointed fans. Schedules change, in some cases, hour-by-hour, as organizers adjust to team and driver commitments. For example, McLaren was not even on the original schedule in Melbourne. Finally, the tifosi are a dedicated bunch and will camp out all day for the chance of a Ferrari driver autograph. Plan accordingly.

Parents, please don't pimp your kids out for these autograph sessions. As you would expect in laid-back country like Australia, security was super relaxed in Melbourne. I saw one family that had happily set up camp chairs inside the roped-off autograph queue. They would then send up their children individually in the queue (so the parents+children got multiple opportunities for the same sessions). If the kids made it into a signing, the parents would pass up racing memorabilia and yell directions at them: "NO!!! NOT THAT ONE!! ON THE RIGHT!!!" From the confused looks on their faces, it was obvious the kids had absolutely no clue who these drivers were or what the hell was going on. Unfortunately, it appeared that this routine had been going on for the entire afternoon. For some reason, these autograph sessions can bring out the worst in people.

Even if you have no interest in an autograph, you may still find it worth while to check it out. The drivers are interviewed during these sessions from time-to-time. Even if the questions are useless -- many were unfortunately in Melbourne -- the drivers are usually relaxed and you get some un-guarded moments despite all the PR people hovering around.

[tlrlz82]

i agree melbourne australia gp is the best to get autographs . i managed to get over 20 over 4 years , u need to queue up for it , be careful of what u want signed , due to sponser rights not everything can be singed .


i went to monaco and budapest gp in the last 2 years and really couldnt see any organised signing sessions like aussie gp .

i still reckon australia gp is the best for fans .

this years im going to valencia , italy , and spa so ill check it out . good luck in germany

[F1Annie]

Originally posted by tlrlz82
i agree melbourne australia gp is the best to get autographs . i managed to get over 20 over 4 years , u need to queue up for it , be careful of what u want signed , due to sponser rights not everything can be singed .


i went to monaco and budapest gp in the last 2 years and really couldnt see any organised signing sessions like aussie gp .

i still reckon australia gp is the best for fans .

this years im going to valencia , italy , and spa so ill check it out . good luck in germany

I keep saying I'll go to Melbourne but never have enough leave left!

I'm going to Spain, N'ring & Spa & looking forward to seeing what they do there.

[pac]

OT...

Originally posted by tlrlz82
this years im going to valencia, italy, and spa so ill check it out. good luck in germany.

All great GPs! Look forward to hearing how those went later in the year Thomas.

Originally posted by F1Annie
I keep saying I'll go to Melbourne but never have enough leave left!

I'm going to Spain, N'ring & Spa & looking forward to seeing what they do there.

Can't recommend Melbourne highly enough Annie! At this point, is Silverstone less attractive than the European rounds for you?

[Buckethead]

Can someone tell me what other series will race in Nurburgring? F1, GP2 and ______, ______, ______ ?

Thank you

[F1Annie]

Originally posted by Buckethead
Can someone tell me what other series will race in Nurburgring? F1, GP2 and ______, ______, ______ ?

Thank you

Details of support races will be published nearer the time. Keep checking the site. But when you get your tickets you should receive details as well.