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F1 Drivers Choosing Monaco
With the new F1 season four races old, the drivers have been in Australia, Bahrain, and then Malyasia Spain.
But on the rare occasions between races when the drivers are a couple of days off and go home – home is increasingly for many Monaco them.
Recently, British driver Lewis Hamilton won the first race of the season in Australia, announced his decision to move Switzerland. What led to the decision? Some might assume that a prosecutor.
Undoubtedly, Switzerland is an attractive option for the rich. Although it has stated that is moving there to escape the extraordinary amount of public attention and media received in Britain – life in the fast lane needs sometimes slow, even for the fastest drivers it seems.
But Monaco remains at the premiere to call home pilots Grand Prix F1 circuit.
Monaco includes the district of Monte Carlo with its famous casino, first class hotels and leisure facilities for local people jet-set. No wonder it is a favorite spot for the elite riders?
They may rest from a grueling season and still gets up to speed when they choose – enjoying the exotic nightlife in the country.
Who lives in Monaco, when not traipsing the world's best F1 circuits? Here is a Who's Who:
* Jenson Button
* The German driver Nico Rosberg
* Alex Wurz of Austria, which recently announced retirement
* David Coulthard of Great Britain
* Felipe Massa of Brazil
* Giancarlo Fisichella of Italy
Each In May, Monaco hosts its own Grand Prix and this year is scheduled for Sunday May 25
One of the most prestigious stops on the Grand Prix circuit with a rich history behind that. The first race ran in 1929. The Monaco Grand Prix is one-third of the Triple Crown of Motorsport. The other two are the Indianapolis 500 and 24 hours Le Mans. The three drivers in the top of your game screen in the courses known to test the limits of endurance driving skills and technique.
A As the Grand Prix circuit makes its way from one continent to another without doubt the charm of Monaco speaks many drivers end up there at the end of the season. Monaco offers Entertainment offers tax advantages and a respite from the F1 circuit.
Last year's Grand Prix of the season was very exciting. It started in March 2007 in Australia and ended in October in Brazil. The circuit passes through the Middle East, Europe, North America, Japan and China. Time spent in Monaco, after all is said and done, it seems that what the doctor ordered.
This small country with just over 32,000 people, is the second smallest independent State after the Vatican. According to former F1 driver Johnny Herbert, Britain, most Grand Prix drivers live in Fontvieille. This is a prime real estate – made a port built in the 1970 in Monaco. The country is about the size of Central Park in New York.
Although the main reason for the well-paid Grand Prix drivers to live here is taxes – or lack of it, there must be more than that. If nothing else, all would live in Switzerland or the Bahamas or offshore on a tugboat (albeit a very luxurious one).
You who believe there is more to it than the monetary savings. It could think the racing history of this principality lures drivers – Grand Prix drivers racing oil in the blood. Of course, also have a taste for the good things of life which Monaco offers. However, there is a little history. F1 greats of the past have left their mark in Monaco.
The Circuit de Monaco clings to the memories of greats like Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost and Jackie Stewart. These were the stalwarts of the sport who won on the field several times. Also do not forget the likes of Niki Lauda, Jody Sheckter and all others who have won here.
No racing history tucked in this parcel of land between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. Grand Prix drivers know it is not hard to understand why many choose to live in Monaco.
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