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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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Monaco Media CenterMonaco's Media Center is a Lot Better than it Used to BeFerrari fan in Monaco.Spectators Get into the Act in MonacoBMW Sauber motor home in Monaco.Team Members Occasionally Find Peace in the Quiet World Behind the Motor HomesBMW Sauber staff work outisde.Workers Sometimes do the Dishes Behind the Motor Homes
BMW Sauber dishwasher.A Worker Washes Dishes and Soaks FeetRed Bull hostesses.Red Bull Hopitality Girls Learn the RopesRed Bull F1 team hospitality hostesses.Red Bull Hostesses Learn the Ropes for the Day in MonacoMark Webber in Monaco.Mark Webber Relaxed on the Morning of the Race in Monaco
Monaco track doctor.Racing Track Doctors Also Take Part in Large Numbers in MonacoFireman in Monaco pit laneFiremen, Especially in the Pits, Provide Extra Security in MonacoMonaco Grand Prix port viewSome of the Views at the Monaco Grand Prix are BreathtakingCarlos Ghosn in Monaco.Car Company Presidents and Others Also Visit the Monaco Grand Prix
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