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Old 11-12-2016, 09:59
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I'm going to the British Grand Prix next year, my first time to a Grand Prix. Can anyone advise as to whether I should invest in ear defenders or not ( heavy duty?) or just take the squishy ear plugs ? Would the latter be sufficient ?
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Old 11-12-2016, 10:34
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Personally I've never needed any form of ear defenders at any motorsport event, it's not THAT loud!!

If I had worn them I'd go for the squishy ear plugs.
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Old 11-12-2016, 10:52
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Personally I've never needed any form of ear defenders at any motorsport event, it's not THAT loud!!

If I had worn them I'd go for the squishy ear plugs.
Thank you. That's exactly what my brother had said too, so thanks for the confirmation.
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Old 11-12-2016, 11:43
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You could always take a pair, stick them in your pocket and you've got them if you feel you need them.

I'm insanely jealous that you've got BGP tickets though!!
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Old 11-12-2016, 13:19
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I suggest taking a pair of binoculars though as you will be a long way from the track and the "big" screens (imagine watching a video on your phone held at arm's length).
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Old 11-12-2016, 14:16
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British GP is a nightmare. Too many people and too expensive. Went to watch WEC earlier this year and much better and cheaper.

In terms of noise, I believe there is a decibel limit on the track now so the cars aren't as loud as they used to be.
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Old 11-12-2016, 14:30
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British GP is a nightmare. Too many people and too expensive. Went to watch WEC earlier this year and much better and cheaper.

In terms of noise, I believe there is a decibel limit on the track now so the cars aren't as loud as they used to be.
Totally agree about WEC being a far more enjoyable and fan friendly experience all round.
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Old 11-12-2016, 14:33
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Hope this link is of some use O.P: F1 Fanatic website - Going to an F1 race checklist.
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Old 11-12-2016, 16:30
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You could always take a pair, stick them in your pocket and you've got them if you feel you need them.

I'm insanely jealous that you've got BGP tickets though!!
I've always wanted to go and could never justify the expense, but members of my family have been diagnosed with terminal illness and I got to thinking that life is too short, so booked them. You never know what is around the next corner.
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Old 11-12-2016, 16:31
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I suggest taking a pair of binoculars though as you will be a long way from the track and the "big" screens (imagine watching a video on your phone held at arm's length).
Thank you for the tip. I'll get some !
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Old 11-12-2016, 16:32
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British GP is a nightmare. Too many people and too expensive. Went to watch WEC earlier this year and much better and cheaper.

In terms of noise, I believe there is a decibel limit on the track now so the cars aren't as loud as they used to be.
I'll probably find that you are right, but its one of the things that I have always wanted to do...one off the bucket list so to speak
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Old 11-12-2016, 16:35
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Personally I've never needed any form of ear defenders at any motorsport event, it's not THAT loud!!

If I had worn them I'd go for the squishy ear plugs.
I used to work in an office a few miles from Brands Hatch, and I could hear them on testing days, with the windows shut. I found historic F2, while actually at the circuit, to be unbearably loud.
As others have said, best to have them on you, because if it IS too loud and you've got nothing, you're going to suffer all afternoon.
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Old 11-12-2016, 16:38
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This really helpful, thank you so much.
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Old 11-12-2016, 16:49
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I'm going to the British Grand Prix next year, my first time to a Grand Prix. Can anyone advise as to whether I should invest in ear defenders or not ( heavy duty?) or just take the squishy ear plugs ? Would the latter be sufficient ?
You definitely need some kind of ear protection. The squishy, in-ear kind should be enough. I went to the French Grand Prix several years ago. Very interesting. It gives you a far better perspective on the car's performance. Their braking is amazing - something that TV never manages to convey.

I wouldn't go to the British GP though. Too close to where I live.
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Old 11-12-2016, 16:52
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I used to work in an office a few miles from Brands Hatch, and I could hear them on testing days, with the windows shut. I found historic F2, while actually at the circuit, to be unbearably loud.
As others have said, best to have them on you, because if it IS too loud and you've got nothing, you're going to suffer all afternoon.
This is really good advice, thank you. I think its best to buy some to take. I would rather have them and not need them than the other way round.
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Old 11-12-2016, 16:55
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You definitely need some kind of ear protection. The squishy, in-ear kind should be enough. I went to the French Grand Prix several years ago. Very interesting. It gives you a far better perspective on the car's performance. Their braking is amazing - something that TV never manages to convey.

I wouldn't go to the British GP though. Too close to where I live.
Well ....I am going....... so I really hope that I enjoy it. I have grown up in a household loving F1 so I'm sure I will make the best of it and enjoy the atmosphere and the experience.
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Old 11-12-2016, 17:13
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The noise from the cars has been toned down lately, so it's not as noisy as it used to be,
That said, I think the F1 cars are due another noise upgrade for 2017 ??

I once attended the British Touring Car Championships at Brands Hatch (around 1994 or so i think), and we were stood right next to the starting grid.
When the lights started changing for the race to start and they upped the revs to many thousands, the noise, and the shaking ground was unbelievable. I remember my girlfriend looking totally startled, mouthing "OH MY GOD" and trying to hang onto something due to the huge amount of vibration through the ground.
It was a lot of fun.
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Old 11-12-2016, 17:18
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The noise from the cars has been toned down lately, so it's not as noisy as it used to be,
That said, I think the F1 cars are due another noise upgrade for 2017 ??

I once attended the British Touring Car Championships at Brands Hatch (around 1994 or so i think), and we were stood right next to the starting grid.
When the lights started changing for the race to start and they upped the revs to many thousands, the noise, and the shaking ground was unbelievable. I remember my girlfriend looking totally startled, mouthing "OH MY GOD" and trying to hang onto something due to the huge amount of vibration through the ground.
It was a lot of fun.
That sounds tremendous - so the ground literally moved for you then?
It sounds so very exciting, I'll be prepared with ear plugs and binoculars so hopefully should see plenty of action. Just interested to see who Mercedes signs up now.
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Old 11-12-2016, 17:24
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That sounds tremendous - so the ground literally moved for you then?
It sounds so very exciting, I'll be prepared with ear plugs and binoculars so hopefully should see plenty of action. Just interested to see who Mercedes signs up now.
The ground did indeed move, yes

I would be very interested to see Alonso join, but I do fear it'll be a somewhat minor player in F1 like Pascal Werhlein.
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Old 11-12-2016, 17:28
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The ground did indeed move, yes

I would be very interested to see Alonso join, but I do fear it'll be a somewhat minor player in F1 like Pascal Werhlein.
No doubts they will be desperate for German driver...
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Old 11-12-2016, 17:31
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No doubts they will be desperate for German driver...
Exactly. So Pascal could be in the frame, and much cheaper than signing Vettel.
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Old 11-12-2016, 17:34
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Exactly. So Pascal could be in the frame, and much cheaper than signing Vettel.
Yes, sounds very likely, and also known to Mercedes too with him being their former test driver.
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Old 11-12-2016, 19:59
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I've been to loads of BTCC meets now and it's brilliant fun - much better and more exciting than F1! Best experience ever was when we got AAA passes to the final round in Donington in 2004, including lunch in the TOCA tour bus where we met and chatted to Vicki Butler-Henderson, and got access to the WSR garage to see the MG drivers.

Although I'd love to go to an F1 race, I'm more likely to go to the BGP than anywhere else, but I really would love to go to Singapore or Spa.
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Old 11-12-2016, 20:02
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I've been to loads of BTCC meets now and it's brilliant fun - much better and more exciting than F1! Best experience ever was when we got AAA passes to the final round in Donington in 2004, including lunch in the TOCA tour bus where we met and chatted to Vicki Butler-Henderson, and got access to the WSR garage to see the MG drivers.

Although I'd love to go to an F1 race, I'm more likely to go to the BGP than anywhere else, but I really would love to go to Singapore or Spa.
To go to any of the meets and places you mention sounds fab, hope you get there. I have heard that its quite easy to get to Spa so perhaps I may try that one at some point.
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Old 11-12-2016, 21:47
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To go to any of the meets and places you mention sounds fab, hope you get there. I have heard that its quite easy to get to Spa so perhaps I may try that one at some point.
Yeah, spa is about 4 hours from the tunnel (you can always stop over in Bruges on the way) and, great circuit, there will be loads of brits there, not as expensive, more space and and a better atmosphere.
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