4 April 2008

Formula 1 Grand Prix 2008, Day 1

Testing day today, so not really much to do besides crowd watching. Just a few photos to let you know how it's going down at the Bahrain International Circuit:



If you're interested, you can get lifted and suspended via a big crane. This got me a cool shot though; the dude looks like he's been hanged:


Formula One driving simulations:




There was also a little Ferrari car show:



And if you get too hot, there's always the refreshing water sprinkler path thingy (not suitable for women who have just had their hair done)


Nice to see a section showcasing Bahrain's traditional craft:


Some unknown music band playing hits from the 80's :S



Guys who jump into tiny pools from extreme heights:


And guys who jump into tiny pools after being set on fire:



Freaky stuff; a walking and talking Traffic Sign and Traffic Light:


Some dude who can amazingly balance a ball on his neck (wow, just what i've always wanted to see)


I sort of went a little late so I didn't manage to catch the F1 cars testing, so hopefully i'll go a little earlier tommorow (for the qualifying session). As for those who are into speed, here's a photo of a Porsche zooming down the track to whet your appetite till tommorow:

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

nice shots, we'll be there tomorrow again

Islander said...

i miss :( hope everyone is having fun

KJ said...

you took that last photo O__O if you did then you must be worshipped

eshda3wa said...

looks like alot of fun!

Redbelt said...

I got 1 ticket. No one to go with though. Dunno if I should go at all. :(

Ammaro said...

icon; cool, enjoy... im not going for the qualifying, but ill be there all day race day! see u there

sunshine; everyone seems to be :p

KJ; i must be worshipped regardless! and yes, i did take it :p

eshda3wa; get a ticket to bahrain and come!

redbelt; dude, just come. even if youre not going with anyone, youll see ppl u know there!

Shionge said...

Yo that buzz...I can' wait for the action here in September too...thanks for sharing!

Dr. Shale bin Agnon said...

I assume you can tell by the hit counts from this part of the world when I have visited and appreciated, but just this once I will intimate it with a comment.

Missy said...

ur photography skills have improved WAYED. mashallah ;p

Ammaro said...

Shionge; yeah, its fun, you'll get it soon! :D

shale; thank you oh great one, for gracing us with your presence

missy; umm... thanks?

Woozie said...

Were there any red and black swastika cars driven by Nazi prostitutes?

Anonymous said...

I don't really dig cars but hey, I'm a woman. But what I really don't get is.. being suspended on a big crane??? Seriously, who wanna do that???

SouS said...

this always used to be my favorite time of the yea, really missing Bahrain!!
enjoy it

Anonymous said...

nice pics mate!! i am not there but i can see it through your lens keep them flowing :D

Anonymous said...

No more updates??

Anonymous said...

No more updates??

Anonymous said...

did you find george clooney for me?? :)

Desert-Roses said...

I liked the atmosphere..
felt f eastren and wwestren influence..

very comfortable pictures for the eyes to see

rosh said...

WOW, the pics are fantastic! Looks like it was an awesome event, would've loved to be there -shukrans for sharing. And insallah, someday Georgie shall spot & sign you Mr Ammaro, have faith :)