Surprise SURPRISE!

[Andy B]

While having lunch today with a friend I had a phone call from the UK where it would have been midnight.
The lady asked if it was me and could I confirm my name she then went on to tell me that I had won F1.com's Bahrain Unlocked Competition!
So myself and a guest will fly to Bahrain for free with four nights accommodation, VIP tickets to the Paddock Club, Pit Lane access, Guided track tour, Paddock access, A photo safari and view the action from over the top of the pits.
Obviously I entered the competition but cannot remember it or if I had to answer any questions.
I'm astounded! WOW!!

https://www.formula1.com/en/page.unlocked-competition-page-bahrain-gp-2024.html

[lkjohnson1950]

 

Congrats Andy. We will of course, expect a full report.   

[John S]

Hey Man jolly well done.   

If that sounds a bit muted well yes it is, I'm     it's not me, so there! 

Hope you have a great time, don't forget us and post a few photos for us to salivate over.   

[cosworth151]

      

Rock on, Andy! 

Just remember, your official GP Wizard Press Pass should get you into any place on the grounds! 

[Andy B]

Thanks guy's I shall do my best.
Overnight my son in the UK has confirmed he can make too so it'll be good to spend a few days will him and he's an F1 enthusiast too.
I shall add updates as I gain more information.

[Robem64]

Absolutely brilliant Andy, how exciting. I also entered that competition - its nice to realise there is a winner and it's not all marketing! Lol, I'll also be at the race but in the cheap seats! Have a great time.

[Andy B]

Absolutely brilliant Andy, how exciting. I also entered that competition - its nice to realise there is a winner and it's not all marketing! Lol, I'll also be at the race but in the cheap seats! Have a great time.

I'll wave from the Paddock Club while try to not spill my champagne! LOL
I have now sent all the information required off and will wait on details to come through its quite exciting to do it this way.

[Willy]

Way to go Andy!!
That is amazing to hear...I am thrilled for you.
We all expect a full report with images.

[Alianora La Canta]

Congratulations, Andy - have a fantastic time!

[Andy B]

Absolutely brilliant Andy, how exciting. I also entered that competition - its nice to realise there is a winner and it's not all marketing! Lol, I'll also be at the race but in the cheap seats! Have a great time.

Where abouts will you be Rob?

[Robem64]

Absolutely brilliant Andy, how exciting. I also entered that competition - its nice to realise there is a winner and it's not all marketing! Lol, I'll also be at the race but in the cheap seats! Have a great time.

Where abouts will you be Rob?

Miles away from you Andy I'm sure.....Victory Grandstand overlooking Turn 14......I will private message you on here with my mobile number.....if you have WhatsApp then by all means message me......if we don't manage to meet up at least we can share an opinion of what we're watching 

[Andy B]

Absolutely brilliant Andy, how exciting. I also entered that competition - its nice to realise there is a winner and it's not all marketing! Lol, I'll also be at the race but in the cheap seats! Have a great time.

Where abouts will you be Rob?

Miles away from you Andy I'm sure.....Victory Grandstand overlooking Turn 14......I will private message you on here with my mobile number.....if you have WhatsApp then by all means message me......if we don't manage to meet up at least we can share an opinion of what we're watching 

I'm on WhatsApp so that will be good, I'm due to do a track tour which I think is on the back of a truck so be sure to wave! LOL

[Andy B]

Hi
Reporting from the Paddock Club! 
The access we have been allowed is really good even spending 15 or so minutes chasing to team member of Mercedes in their garage and hands onto LH's car. We were told that current F1 cars are worth $8 million each! WOW!!
We've met so many drivers and have been interviewed by F1.com which I am told I'll het the final edit so will share it here however embarrassing it is! 
Who knows what today will bring other than more Ferrari Champagne.

[John S]

Hi Andy B & Robem 64, hope you're all enjoying your visit to the Bahrain GP and get plenty of views of the action, it looks a pretty tight Quali session ahead.

Hope you've both done your GG picks, easy to forget with all the excitement of the build up at the track, pole pick closes in about an hour. 

[Andy B]

Hi Andy B & Robem 64, hope you're all enjoying your visit to the Bahrain GP and get plenty of views of the action, it looks a pretty tight Quali session ahead.

Hope you've both done your GG picks, easy to forget with all the excitement of the build up at the track, pole pick closes in about an hour.

GG selections done although I doubt I'll be any wiser than if I was at home!
Today I am doing a track tour on the back of a truck, as do the drivers, and we are being recorded while doing it which will be out on F1.com at a later date but I will get the edit and share it on here however embarrassing it is! LOL