Comments on: Fans angered by alcohol ban at Spanish Grand Prix

By: Nige

Nige — Sun, 29 May 2022 04:50:13 +0000

Absolutely appalled by the organisation of the whole thing. Extortionate prices for alcohol free beer, a severely limited selection of sub standard food I wouldn’t give to my dog, and outrageous prices for warm bottled water. The ridiculous queueing times for refreshments were unreal, on the Friday it was over an hour for a queue with less than 20 people in it… one person at each till who was pouring the ‘drinks’ (assuming they’d not run out of the cup size I wanted), wandering around to get the food, and operating the card machine. The whole thing was a shambles and let to a complete lack of atmosphere for the weekend. The circuit organisers should visit Budapest and see how they do it… the queues for drinks and for food are separate, more staff meaning one operates the fill, one gets the drinks, someone else gets the food speeds things up immeasurably. And having the beer in cans makes the process faster still. I did find a lone vendor tucked away in the trees on the inside of turn 5 who was selling the ‘beer’ in cans; he was busy but waiting times were at an absolute minimum which was good to see.
And then there’s the lack of freely available running water around the circuit so people can keep themselves cool. Again, Budapest has this.
I’m normally very easy to please, just get the basics right and I’m more than happy. This event sadly did not tick any of those basic boxes. Fortunately the racing in all categories turned out to be decent. One thing is for certain, as much as I love this sport I won’t be returning to Barcelona.

By: Andrew Balfour

Andrew Balfour — Mon, 16 May 2022 19:25:17 +0000

In reply to Andrew. No I don't think you will be able to sneak alcohol in. But up to you. Don't forget you can always go outside some of the gates where they have bars serving real alcohol. No problem to get a pass out and come back in.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 16 May 2022 18:26:04 +0000

Hi, we are travelling on Friday, we love a drink in the sun whilst watching the f1. Is it possible to sneak alcohol in? Can’t believe it.

By: Andrew Balfour

Andrew Balfour — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 12:04:02 +0000

In reply to Matthew davey.

You can’t bring your own alcohol into the circuit, and there’s still no real beer served in the fanzones inside the circuit. But you have some bars right outside some of the gates where you can have a drink – even get a pass out and come back. As for bringing other drinks, you may encounter the issue where they will only let you in without bottle caps – very annoying, but ok if you put a couple of spare ones in your pocket beforehand!

By: Matthew davey

Matthew davey — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 04:34:54 +0000

In reply to Editor. What’s the rules on bringing your own alcohol with you? Will they let you in if you have a few plastic bottles filled with beer? We’re attending this year and just want to know wether or not to bother buying beer to take or just stock up a bag with cokes and dr peppers. Thankyou.

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 04:17:22 +0000

In reply to John Arndts. Yes it is John. There's bars serving normal alcohol outside several of the gates at the circuit - for sure Gate 1 (near Grandstand G) and also Gate 6 (near the first corner).

By: John Arndts

John Arndts — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:03:36 +0000

Is it possible to leave the track during the F1 weekend days to get a beer outside the circuit? I mean in and out whenever I want?

By: Ryan Jones

Ryan Jones — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 18:04:36 +0000

Was going to spend 800 euro to come here with my wife and son! but after reading this absaloutly no chance! what a way to treat fans who are spending a small fortune and cant even enjoy a drink whilst enjoying the race,

By: John Brown

John Brown — Fri, 11 May 2018 11:38:32 +0000

My friend and I go to a few grand Prix and this is the first timewith no alcohol. Get the Johnnie walker stands over here …. Beautiful warm weather and no ice cold beer to go with it… WILL NOT BE COMING HERE AGAIN

By: Editor

Editor — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:57:53 +0000

In reply to Patrick. hi Patrick, a coke (poured into a plastic cup) inside the circuit costs about 4 EUR I think. Beer is more expensive, but it's got no alcohol in it. You can go outside some of the gates (1, 6) and get cheaper drinks including real beer, then come back into the circuit.