the main purpose for our trip to Shanghai was for the F1, and largely due to Michael Schumacher's last appearance in the Shanghai Circuit as a F1 driver before his retirement. whether he is the greatest driver of all times remains debatable, but his presence undoubtedly add plenty of drama in the motorsport.
It was our first time to any F1 circuit, and for the Shanghai circuit, it's about one hour drive from the city centre. we did not get our tickets before coming to the city, and it was quite lucky that the hotel managed to secure a pair of tickets for us eventually at the original price.
the price? really quite expensive, almost 3 times than a ticket to the 1st round World Cup...
expecting the venue to be full of souvenir shops and eating outlets. yes, they had it, only that perhaps even the organiser did not expect a literal full house, the food ran out before the event began. we only managed to grab a few bottles of softdrinks before entering the spectator stand.
the tickets we got for the mainstand was perhaps the closest one can get to the track. Our first time to see the F1 cars in such close proximity, and whats even more pulsating was the deafening roar of the V8 engines!!!
the anticipating crowds played a crucial part in the game. supporters from the Renault and the Ferrari teams were each waving their huge flags. All dressed in either blue or red, it was a race that was crucial to Ferrari in catching up with the current race leader. (of course we know now who's the champion)
Schumacher won in the end after a hard fought battle.
a truly inspiring race!
never give up, as long as the race is still on, there's always a chance.
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