This past weekend we all went off to watch the F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring race track. The track is only an hours drive from where we training. Unfortunately the weather didnt play part so we went off to buy big umbrelas, blankets and food to last us a week. For the most basic tickets they cost R1000 but as its a once in a lifetime opportunity we had to do it. We sat on a hill not far from the track but where we could see most of the action. PW and Chrisjan had bee there the year before so finding the right spot was easy. Being at a live F1 event was amazing but you do lose site of whats happening in the pits and all the real action. Jenson Button took the lead from the start and completely ran away with it to the finish with Vettel in 2nd and Alonso in 3rd. After the race everyone has the opportunity to run onto the track and watch the podium ceremony up close. The four of us cramped up between hundreds of fans stood at the gate to have the best opportunity to be as close as possible. Once the gates open its complete mayhem with everyone trying to be in front. Thanks to our morning running sessions we were fit enough to be able to be up front. PW and Greg had a dice of there own as to who would cross the finish line first and PW just snuck ahead. We all jumped on the pit wall fighting with photographers for space to be less than 20meters away from the podium. Definately a memorable experience.
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