a few catches, it’s not raining very much, will be enjoy with friends, nothing bad will happen…
12 cilindri. Premiere. Huge and unsympathetic. A throwback to the days of the hideous monsters of the last century. Mr. Elkan’s handwriting. Hamilton, this, etc.
MC port. Three transporters came down at the same time. 2 cars stayed here. And the third one was transferred from Maranello to Barcelona. Next week Ferrari has two days of testing there with Pirelli. So Charles will also drive the F1 with windows and a roof.
Of course another Premiere. Not just for me. The boys ruled MC before I came. They won’t like me soon. That’s just knowledge of the terrain, experience, intuition and instinct.
There were also many Lps. But all repetition. Whoever came for half a day today could have UAE, USA, TN, GBJ, GE, FL, FIN, N, P, AND, BIH…
Kuwait KWT When I exit the tunnel from the station, the first object is the Ferrari workshop. The first house and the last catch for the rest of the day.
Where are all the countries from the first visit? At least we have the Japanese left. They won’t be coming this year either. What cars came from N. This year they write 3.
Where is CY, IRL UK , S at least etc? Everything is just F/I .
It’s only worse with yachts. Where is the famous Monaco harbor? Present: a few undersized and many empty holes.
2017. It had the atmosphere of the glorious years of the Monte Carlo Rally. Practically all manufacturers sent a factory team. Including those from the East. A lot has changed. Most things for the worse.
(I’m always fascinated by the colors Sony Ericsson used to make. Today’s ones are as fake as the exhausts of current supercars).
Now I see that in 2017 the starting cities were also Lisbon, Barcelona, Athens, Glasgow, Oslo, etc. Just like in the old days. Do you know how many there are this year? 4. MC, Reims, Turin and Bad Homburg. Sad.
So the most fun was discovering the new neighborhood. They packed everything into a narrow space that was incredibly complicated. First you have to take the elevator (it has 6 floors and 4 garages) to 03, then walk around the entire building. At the end you go up 2 more floors and you are on the new bridge. MC is much bigger than on the map, because it is on a steep slope. You will be surprised, but CH is actually bigger than D. All those foothills of a million mountains have a huge area. The map does not take that into account.
Public holiday and all-day rain.
Maybe there will be time for new memories. For now, at least a few very old ones.
January 2015, Genova, Rallye Budapest Bamako
Charles went to see Terramare with his dog on Sunday evening. He’s testing at the Barcelona circuit tomorrow and Pirelli next week.
Last week, the first tests of the year at the Ferrari on Fiorano circuit. It’s amazing that Ferrari is letting the public into their facility. The attendance was bigger than at the Bahrain GP.
Every day before I catch the train, I start at this intersection in Menton. At the weekend, especially, the direction from Italy is full of cyclists. At every green light, a larger or smaller group. The telltale signs: the sharp features under the helmet and the bikes we know from the TdF.
The first to return to MC were Greensmith, Gryazin and Solberg. Oliver S. was already handsome like this. And with a beard, he’s really handsome.
Nikolaj Grjazin 9th place overall with WRC2. With this used Škoda of some private Italian team. For me the best rally driver of the moment. I see a beauty there, so she will be Grjazin’s partner. That’s how we talked. Such nice people. Where are those aggressive, hateful Russians, as our pro-government media writes about them? Finally, she thanked me for the support. Amazing.
Kalle Rovanperä was allowed to start. At home, the Frenchman Sebastian Ogier must win. His time will come in 3 weeks at the Swedish Rally. Satisfied generality (Jari-Matti Latvala) Toyota Gazoo Racing. We take 1st, 2nd and 4th place from the most famous rally. Only poor Katsuta crashed 3 SS before the finish.
Our Jan Černý, great 14th place overall!
I stayed at the port all day. Honestly, I feel the best here. Without dozens of cameras and police at every step like at Place du Casino.
And it was worth it!
Transnistria and Malta
Woche 47 (-2). Keine BY, BIH, NMK.
So much unexpected happened. And the expected meeting with Charles didn’t happen. And there’s no time left. So I went to the places where he lives. Maybe he’ll go jogging or go out with the dog.
The rally will return on Sunday. I appreciate Gryazin the most so far. The poor guy had to take Bulgarian citizenship, when Russians are victims of collective guilt in Europe. They even sent him away from Citroen in the end. So this year, the private Škoda is leading the WRC 2 ahead of all the factory Toyotas, Hyundais, Citroens, etc.
Hard job in hard times at the St. Dévote bend and roundabout. I present such a new Bentley that they just shake their heads.
If you want to get some new ideas, take a trip to Fontvielle.
A local YouTuber and Influencer has found a new joy. The red Lambo. The entire series belongs to him. A decent bearded man. He greeted me when I pulled over. This is Monaco. You’d be fucked anywhere else.
1. Macron came for a short visit. All the way along the MC: Heliport- Rocher-Heliport.
2. The rally is totally in. This time I refused to push myself in the crowd. Spotters always ignored the RMC. Now 50% decided to film. Just like my elite four, otherwise united.
3. There is snow between the MC and Gap. A lot in the Col de Turini. After years when everyone came back clean as they left, this year will be a real rally!
That Ford belongs to “DirtFish”. He’s the soul of the WRC. He knows more about the networks than anyone else. A little more than a Superfan.
I’m rooting for Kalle Rovanperä.. He dodged the truck and escaped the police!
And if I’m in the mood for another ride and it’s a warm evening, I’ll leave one stop earlier and cycle the last 3km around the sea.
Another rainy day. But it’s supposed to stop at 2 p.m. So I’m in Menton under the bridge. Over 20 countries can be collected relatively quickly. And a completely wet pigeon arrived. As if it had been standing under the gutter. So at least it got fed. 14.07 departure to MC.
The first km traditionally goes to the port, all the way to the very end. That’s where the biggest surprises are. And there they were.
Ferrari SP-90 Stradale XX edition Premiere.This is truly a marvel and the pinnacle of engineering and craftsmanship. There is probably no more beautiful product in the world.
And it’s starting to rain again. Google weather was wrong again. I was interested in the Punto next to the Aston Martin. That Punto was beaten up from all sides with dozens of blows. Good neighbor. These cars are often seen. Especially with F Lp. But I remember the Italian Punto. It even had colors like a rainbow, which rubbed off everything! How many people do these people spoil the mood of others. Maybe they are taking revenge. They are definitely voters of Melenchon etc.
I was officially recognized as a lifelong motorsport fan and enthusiast by a hug from FIA President Ben Sulayem.
Two more came back today. So there are four now. That’s above all. World Carspotting Stars of Youtube. It’s a lot of money and yet they remain friends. The point is to be the first to bring this significant event to the world. A while ago, I was watching and the second person wrote to the first person in a post: “Faster than lightning”. I also said to him the next day: “That was nice of you”. Even though nothing happened that needed to be in the photos. Aston Villa played the Champions League today. So fans (I didn’t see any hooligans) were scattered everywhere. As the planes landed in Nice, they were escorted to the train and here the MC Police took over. It’s impossible to say that they were curious about the Place du Casino. The biggest concentration was in a pubs near the stadium.
Antibes, Monaco, Nice, Cannes, Menton 2022
Monaco-Aston Villa 1:0.
(Night Bus: F compares with RA for the last time at the World Cup in Q)
only suitable for memories
Monaco, La Turbie, Menton, Cannes, Golfe Juan, Juan les Pins 2019-2021
It´s 4 p.m. Nothing, I’m already looking forward to the 7 p.m. Dinner and radio. They’re preparing the backdrops for RMC at the Place. Why? After all, it doesn’t start until Thursday.
I learn that it is not the beginning of the RMC, but the beginning of the motor racing season. The drivers start to appear and then I see Someone.
The President of the FIA from Dubai. We somehow caught each other’s eye. And when he walks past me, hug me in half , definitely holding my shoulder.
Quite a bit of confusion around me. I turn around, thinking I’m in the way and…Takamoto photo from 10cm.
Dobrý večer, I hear. Ah, girls, students from Nice. We met about 14 days ago at the Fairmont bend. There’s nothing better than chatting in our mother tongue. I sent them to Amazonico. To that new superclub that the prince opened in December. They came back and said it was temporarily closed.
So this whole event paid for by Hankook (who recently joined the WRC) will have a social part there. And late in the evening Charles, Lando, Fernando, Flavio will come too…
So the girls went to Café de Paris. I only just thought of this. But they won’t get lost.
(The 2 on the edges are Czech, the second from the left is a Czech Asian, they spoke English with the 3rd one)
The two resting on the steps of the Casino are Munster and Louka. Our Jovata is cheering for them.
There is no worse place in the world to take photos than Place du Casino. Shadows all day long and mega-luxs lights in the background. And in the evening? That’s not possible at all. There is no direction from which the spotlight doesn’t shine against you.
Woche 49 (+2). Keine GR, TR u. AL.
and according to her, so did the whole day.
The expedition reminded that the traditional Rallye Budapest-Bamako started on Friday. They are recommended to take the ferry from Genoa to MA today, but some choose other routes. There is a huge turnout and always something exotic.
We don’t have much blue today, so a memory of a memorable trip to the second most famous bend after Fairmont.
November 2019
Guys at the intersection of St. Devote. I arrive: “Bad news. Luxury transport brought to the port of Daytona. But before they dropped it off – they left again towards Fontvielle.” Yes, that’s probably the most in car at the moment.
I was very happy when Daytona appeared in the evening. Already with a blue LP. So she was in the underground of the Technical Control. I saw her twice. Youtubestars by Rolex were silent.
And in the evening Fernando Alonso appeared again. For me, a premiere.
However, the greatest automotive hero of today is Martin Macík (CZ). With a truck, he holds 16th place overall at Dakar. One place behind the factory Toyota Gazoo Racing Hilux. And ahead of many dozens of personal specials. With a truck!
Let’s all be very kind and careful when we arrive at MC. The prison (pic.1) looks like a stylish hotel on a rock with windows to the sea, but…I once told an acquaintance about it. And he was surprised that in MC …Well, read MC matin: an evening fight between young men (definitely not MC), caused an accident in the tunnel…etc. everything was transferred to prison.
But be careful. That’s only until the conviction. Then, according to the agreement, they will be taken to a facility in France. and that will be worse.
Nice
Charles will also greet you at the Nice airport. In fact, he wouldn’t have to race at all. Advertising campaigns and signing autographs and taking pictures with fans would fill all his time.
He is actually staying at a training camp high in the mountains of South Tyrol. He writes as always. “I love you all.”
before lunch Costa Rica. If only the boys hadn’t flown in and rented motorbikes.
Little Kate coming to me. All the girls from Asia are called Amy, Emii, Annie… So that’s Kate and she’s trying to make it among the YouTuber wolves. The big boys don’t really accept her. I like to see her and I’ll tell you everything I know.
The Big Girl also arrived. From Kuwait. She’s even been caught going out alone in the evening. Just for that handbag, Czech women would work for an average of 2years. But great! Driving a Lamborghini!
Good evening, Monaco.
but nothing major happened. Far worse is hopelessness.
Actually, the only thing missing is this young man.
Monacair. MC-Fontvielle Airport. Line to Nice- CdA. Let’s say the top 20% don’t bother with cars and parking. They land and take off in and from Nice a few dozen meters from other connections. The most common vehicles in the parking lot in MC- black minibuses with dark windows. A few steps and then they go home. Flight time: under ten minutes. Exclusive view on Eze-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, etc. included.
With a memory of yesterday’s show.
I’ve never seen women with heels that thin and high. I’ve never seen women who walk in them like they’re wearing Nike Air.
with a Monster Batman car, 1 Rolls Royce Cabrio and 4 Ferraris.
to meet with Russian media. So many nice people. No restrictions, no inhibitions.
It surprises me how the boys are raised. To keep quiet and record from a distance. I was curious about what kind of engine it was. Mister answered me with a smile, willingly, that it was a twelve-cylinder BMW. As with Lando, I was the only one who spoke briefly.
We will return to this fascinating event next time.
Woche 47 (-8). Keine BY, TR, MNE, AL, RKS.
Lando showed up again today. He stopped briefly at the Metropole. Big change. Some of the reappeared spotters are waiting outside. No chase inside the mall. The run – who knows – just run 10m and you have Lando once again from a bird’s eye view.
And here’s the reason why he’s been visiting the shops for the past two days. Miss! And today he also rolled down the window and gave me a look, like he was looking at an acquaintance.
Lando wins in Miami
The KWT lambo was driven by a woman herself. The boys noticed it. Like everything else.
This is the first time I’ve seen it.
I met him at the pedestrian crossing and we managed everything with gestures and a smile. He ended up arriving at the Place anyway.
Things weren’t looking good at the Place anymore. A group of fat, ugly, aggressive women surrounded him. No wonder they all hid.
Evenings Nescafe at Mirabeau bend.
For a long time it seemed like a typical stay in Bains de mer. Sitting, having a coffee… until the Place…
Lando Norris (vice F1 world champion 2024) car. But that Lp! My weakness has worked again. If I don’t know, I’ll start with the most incredible. Some Falklands upside down. What could be the island of L? Well Lando, of course!
If there were 2 L. But I’ve never seen this before. So I walked half the square with Lando and he assured me that UK. I was left feeling embarrassed.
1. only calmly, when it was all over. Of course this possibility exists (very old and very rare).
2. I was subsequently met with deep admiration that I had spoken to such a star
And this is how Lando departs from the iPhone perspective of the man in white.
I think Lando must have been rather pleased by my distrust. That was what he wanted. To have an Lp like no other.
caught up with the German-speaking father of the family. He sat down next to us at the Fairmont turn and said: “Well, I won’t go any further until I see at least one Ferrari”. After about three minutes, the family standing there started to persuade him: “Let’s go, let’s go…” And miraculously nothing. After about ten minutes of insistence, he gave in. I told him to go. “Armer Mann”. He just looked back sadly. Yes. Coming to MC and not seeing a single Ferrari – that’s a tragedy.
This is not this place from photo. And it’s not MC either. Leaving MC and not even meeting Charles – that’s a disaster. But I don’t wonder why he’s hidden. But it’s a beautiful hidden place. Without people, without tourists. Czech footprint: Pavel Nedvěd, football.
So, a pleasant first third. The second – spotter – empty. And the third. A very traditional escape to Fontvielle. Through a tunnel of horror and you are in a completely different city. You can even sit on the wall and the police won’t come for you. A man on a scooter greets the Bugatti driver familiarly. He answers him anyway. I ask: “Who was that?” .” Here’s our YouTuber.”
Public thanks to Riviera Radio for Everything but the Girl: Missing. They released it a few days ago and it caught my attention so much that I immediately went to the playlist. And since then on YouTube many times. And if I’m not on YouTube, at least the mood of the song is with me. If you play it, the original clip with the train. And the lyrics that run under the singing. That’s a huge service for me, because I don’t understand anything from the singing at all. Beautiful speech. Everything is beautiful. The clip, the singing, the lyrics – it’s beautiful.
The fan should have held the umbrella above their heads. It would have been an even better photo.
Overlooked DZ. The hundreds of Hotel de Paris employees will only be taking care of 2 guests today.
The feeling all day that nothing is working. And a surprising evening total. 38 – a return to the old numbers.
The lady was wandering with an umbrella yesterday and met…
I was wandering with an umbrella yesterday and met…
Without a bike. MC in the fog. That’s Roquebruine in front, MC is practically invisible. That Roq. Both Menton once belonged to MC. That was a big country.
Without a bike, time to explore. There are many paths leading from the station hidden deep in the rock. And also 3 elevators. Until your ears hurt. So first the moving walkway and then elevator no. 3, which I have never ridden before. And this is what it looks like there.
That Range Rover is playing around. Every day you see someone end up in the depths of the police system. Probably a garage F with GB. Responsible today because of low traffic. Most of the pieces are BG, RO, L and UK. Star of the last period B today 0. Pleased with 1 DK, 1N and 1 BIH. 3 weeks nothing and today the very first Lp. The mystery of the red Porsche will probably remain unsolved. It was parked under the Monte Carlo One complex, where mainly Russians live (including Sasha Zverev), perhaps it was a copy of an old Soviet one.
And then there’s security. The prince has appointed a new police chief. He’s Eric Arella, a famous French police officer, commander of anti-gangster and anti-terrorist operations. He’s supposed to ensure even more order and security in the safest country in the world. He certainly didn’t like the nightly chases in full traffic with the participation of children. The MC has opened a new police headquarters with an operations room, where they monitor the current situation with the help of AI. Not like everywhere else, when something happens, they look for records.
Monaco is guarding its name. The Qataris built a fantastic hotel above the MC in F. And under the name “With a view of Monaco”. And the MC in the background, as I photographed it. They had to take everything down after a protracted and expensive legal battle.
I have long thought that the only two great countries in Europe that care exclusively about the good life of their citizens in all aspects, and not about any foreign wars foreign countries, are Switzerland and Monaco.
I was worried about this strange day. But one half hour made the difference.
Aston Martin Valkyrie, Premiere, another one from a completely starry sky. Lp remain at the same level, but I have never experienced such a harvest of superhypercars. David Coulthardt has one, but he has what I know GBG Lp.
Up on the Place, as well as down on the market – thousands of Italians. I know last year they didn’t work until mid-January. How can anyone still enjoy that?
Woche 55 (+-0). Heute noch DZ, AL, MNE. So es fehlte nur BIH.
Go the Pagani Utopia II. and then my longed-for Frangivento GT65. Premiere. Perhaps the biggest catch a spotter can have. And the boys are nowhere to be found.
I’d rather see them. at least one. Otherwise I have a bad feeling that I’m in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Nobody is even up on the Place there. Unbelievable. They are either at some private supercars event or in a beautiful MC prison with a view of the sea.
So of course I don’t know who owns the second Utopia (the first one was Sutil) or who drove the Frangivento with a max. of 385 km/h associated with Loris Capirossi.
An unexpectedly high number of states – 89. Just like in 2018. The only higher number (91) was the legendary year 2019.
It really fit together incredibly. And into the constant feeling that nothing was going on – one state after another came.
I don’t believe that something like this can happen again this year.
…and we already remember the ending…
Elon, move the planet! You are hope, you are a miracle!
A planet, at least the so-called western part of which is full of lies, hatred, lack of freedom…
