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Paddock Life at the Monaco Grand Prix

Formula 1's Most Glamorous Event is a World Unto Itself

From Brad Spurgeon, About.com

The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. These photos of the Monaco race week show how the whole thing is bathed in an aura of glamour. In Monaco, unlike at the other races, track action begins on Thursday with a practice session, so press conferences and other events begin on Wednesday. Friday is a down day, but it is not devoid of sponsorship events and other team functions. In fact, from the Wednesday before the race to the Sunday of the race, Monaco is a hive of activity, both in racing and celebration.

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Ferrari Shows Off Italian NibblesFerrari appetizers.Ferrari Shows off Food from Regions of ItalyFerrari food in hospitality unit, or motor home.Hospitality Crews Working Hard at FerrariNew Ferrari motor home seen from outside in Monaco.Viewed from the Outside, the New Ferrari Motor Home in Monaco
The New Pit, Garage and Grandstands of the Old Monaco CircuitMechanics Work in BMW Sauber Garage in MonacoThe Crowd is Kept Entertained by Support RacesMario Theissen Took Part in a Press Conference
Ron Dennis being interviewed.Ron Dennis Took Part in the Friday Press ConferenceJean Todt in Monaco paddock.Jean Todt Interviewed in Monaco After Friday Press ConferenceToyota F1 car nosecones.Toyota Garage in Monaco Workers rest in Monaco.Stars and Celebrities at the Monaco Grand Prix, Sure, but Workers Too
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