Barcelona is a delightful and seductive city
in which to pass a few days. It is rich in architecture and heritage, has
everything from smart shops to colourful markets, an endless selection of
cafes, bars and restaurants and a beach. The locals snack continuously,
grazing away the day via mid-morning tapas, a long lunch, afternoon pastries
and a late dinner. They also stroll, mixing with the tourists along the
wide, leafy avenues, in the shady plazas and markets and through the narrow
streets of the old town. It is a city appreciated by both its inhabitants
and visitors.
The
hotels are very central and ideal bases from which to explore the city with
ample shopping, restaurants and nightlife on the doorstep. Direct flights
from many regional airports mean you can travel at convenient times from an aiport close to you.
For a longer break we are offering five
nights in the resort of Santa Susanna on the Costa Brava, also with regional
flights for maximum flexibility. Nestling between the mountains and the
shore you can combine your race weekend with a relaxing break by the sea.
If five nights isn’t long enough just let us know – we can extend your stay
to a week or more if you wish.
In 2008 Alonso drove magnificently to get his
Renault on the first row in front of his adoring fans. Action started on the
first lap bringing out the safety car for the first time, albeit briefly.
Shunts were commonplace but the big shock was the McLaren of Kovalainen
breaking at high speed, putting him in the tyre wall. He was taken off to
hospital shaken but, happily, with no harm done. Overall it wasn’t a great
day for Renault with Piquet Jr out on lap 6 and Alonso in flames on lap 33.
Ferrari enjoyed a 1-2 win with Hamilton in third place.
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