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What would the best race to go and c be. Like bit for the missus away from track, enough there to keep her interested on race day. Not too worried about dates, just not into albert park being a neck rape every yr n not seeing much. Piquet stand wasnt bad last yr but u c like 100m ...

Singapore looks cool? But i wdnt mind using my new EU passport out :P

sepang was fantastic when i went. the first and second year they ran the race at that track. first year was in GA turn 4 and could see quite a lot of the track. year after was in main stand up high and could see a fair bit aswell. great track but long trip from KL . DEF worth the trip.

McLaren P12 to be Revealed at the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix

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Sources suggest that McLaren’s F1 successor will be unveiled at this years Monaco Grand Prix. The event runs from the 24th to the 27th May. The new car is known at the moment as the P12 and will be the second model in McLaren Automotive’s line-up. Whilst the debut is expected at the classic Formula 1 street race, it won’t go on sale until at least 2014.

We’ve already heard a fair bit about McLaren’s flagship model. Designed by McLaren’s chief designer Frank Stephenson, the British sports car will have dramatic styling and a two-seat configuration unlike the car it succeeds. Aside from the MP4-12C, Frank Stephenson’s other works include the new MINI, the Maserati MC12, Ferrari F430 and the Maserati Quattroporte.

The powertrain of the McLaren P12 will be borrowed from the McLaren MP4-12C. The power output of the 3.8 liter twin-turbo V8 will get an upgraded to as much as 800 horsepower. It should also be coupled with a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) system, inspired by McLaren’s experience in Formula 1 racing. Speculation puts McLaren’s target top speed for the P12 at 260mph. With a target weight of 1,140 kg (over 600kg’s lighter than the Bugatti Veyron) this sounds entirely possible.

No mules have been spotted yet that we know of, however, we are told that McLaren dealerships have already seen the car. Production should be limited to limited to 500 cars, with an exclusive price tag of $ 1.56 million. We can’t wait to see it!

Update: The render shown here was published on the front page of CAR magazine. It is just a render and not an official representation of the upcoming P12. The Mclaren spokesperson has stated to us that the information suggested in this story is purely speculative. They have always communicated that they would launch at least one new model or derivative per year but they have not confirmed any model or when this will be

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I've read reports the P12 will use a 5.0L version of the TT V8, which seems far more likely considering it goes up against the likes of the Veyron Supersport.

Monte is an even tastier proposition now.

Can one of you guys who's been there for the GP please put up some kind of price guide? Eg inc accommodation, food etc and anything extra that someone who's never been there should know? Thanks

You dont stay in Monaco, you stay in Nice and you catch the train in everyday. Get on early

Depending on how much fun you want to have, the hostels there are great, because everybody else is doing the same thing as you. Even all the cute girls

You'll pass the place i want to retire in on your train journey. Make sure you stop there and walk around, its utterly magnificent

You buy a different grandstand ticket for every day. Here your one ticket get you the same seat for four days, over there, you can buy a seat in a completely different end of the track. Like i did. I can PM you the best spots with TV's, because the track maps on the internet are bullshit.

Friday is an open day, i massively recommend walking the track, its all completely open to the public. The pits, the harbour with the boats, everything. The photos you get are unbelievable, the team operate 2m in front of you. I even met Jackie Stewart!

Don’t worry about having to bring food, there’s heaps there and its all cheap. The baguettes are 4 euro and its like they were prepared by restaurants, not Indians on uni holidays. No need to pack anything but sunnies, hat and maybe something to read.

... theres so much more, but im supposed to be working, so perhaps later

So if there was an idiot who wanted to go to the Aus gp for the weekend but didnt want to pay stupid prices on flights, how would he get there from sydney without paying exhorbitant flight fees?

Can one of you guys who's been there for the GP please put up some kind of price guide? Eg inc accommodation, food etc and anything extra that someone who's never been there should know? Thanks

i just had a great idea........

yes it can happen.

So if there was an idiot who wanted to go to the Aus gp for the weekend but didnt want to pay stupid prices on flights, how would he get there from sydney without paying exhorbitant flight fees?

drive?

train?

walk?

Drive. Thats what we did. I'm from Canberra so have a 2.5 hour head start, but its doable. Once we set off at 3:30am on saturday and were at the track by 12pm after checking in at the hotel. Its much better to head in the day before though, otherwise your stuffed when you get there.

We ended up spending just around 1100 each for four of us all included, plus fuel to get there and back. Thats grandstand seating obviously.

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Got the tickets and accomodation, it's the flights that are just stupidly exxy. I have to be at work before and after but would have loved the flight down on friday, bit of fun and games then on my way back sunday arvo.... hgmmmm

Drive. Thats what we did. I'm from Canberra so have a 2.5 hour head start, but its doable. Once we set off at 3:30am on saturday and were at the track by 12pm after checking in at the hotel. Its much better to head in the day before though, otherwise your stuffed when you get there.

We ended up spending just around 1100 each for four of us all included, plus fuel to get there and back. Thats grandstand seating obviously.

For this year we have paid $1100 each for flights, accom, and 4 stand pass.

can't see why you'd want to drive.

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