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May 2015 eNews Special 001 eNews SPECIAL E U R O Part I: MONTE CARLO P E EdIToRIAL | 01 COMING HOME It is finally time for the first European Formula E round and the e-racing.net-office simply couldn‘t be more ec- static. Europe is a very special place for motorsport and it is great that the final five rounds will be held on this traditional continent. The starting point is the beautiful Monegasque capi- tal city Monte Carlo. Located at the Cote d‘Azur the Part II: Berlin first Formula E round here in Europe will most probably also be the most glamorous we have seen so far. The Out: 15/05/2015 beautiful harbour city has lots of interesting places to offer and there are simply thousands of things to do. The first part of theeNews Europe Special will focus completely on the ePrix in Monte Carlo. You can find a tourist guide, an in-depth track description, informati- on on the history of motorsport in Monte Carlo and an insightful interview with Blancpain Series driver Ste- phane Richelmi who talks about Monaco, green racing and his favourite places in the city with us. Looking forward to Europe: Antonia Grzelak To make this special your best travelling companion when you pack your bags for your journey to Monte Carlo, we have also included a guide with the useful phrases in French and Italian that will most likely come in handy if you need directions or simply want to enga- ge in conversations with the locals. I want to end with a comment on why we decided to divide the special on such short notice: While putting Part III: Moscow together all the pieces yesterday, we were simply over- whelmed by the amount of content we wanted you to Out: 29/05/2015 have. It would have been a huge challenge to send Edition notice the special via email as it would have gone far over the possible MB limit. So we decided to present the Editors eNews Europe Special in four parts to provide you Antonia Grzelak, Laurence Thorn, Renate with the best and most up-to-date information on the Jungert, Topher Smith, Bethonie Waring, five ePrix to follow. Stefan Ruitenberg, Shaun Snape I hope you will enjoy this special and we cannot wait to Editor-in-chief Antonia Grzelak hear your feedback. Layout To keep the Monaco-flair alive: Antonia Grzelak, Laurence Thorn Au revoir and a presto! Photos FIA Formula E Media, Renate Jungert, www.richelmit.it Copyright All rights reserved. No part of this ePaper may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted, without the prior written consent of the author, unless otherwise indicated for stand-alone materials. Part IV: London Out: 19/06/2015 02 | montE CArlo montE CArlo | 03 BIENVENUE À MONTE CARLO The European sunshine state: One of the most his- toric and glamorous places in motorsport will host the first European Formula E ePrix. We tell you how to make your time at the Cote d‘Azur worthwhile. 04 | MONTE CARLO GUIDE MONTE CARLO GUIDE | 05 EDITOR and day. After a surprisingly Monte Carlo is heaven for motorsport fans. MONTE CARLO GUIDE steep climb you’ll reach the PHOTO CREDIT | RENATE JUNGERT Renate Jungert Casino Square: This is whe- Deputy editor-in-chief re people’s fantasies come [email protected] alive in the most beautiful way. Stop to watch Ferraris @ju_rena and Lamborghinis drive by, and take a minute to step The beautiful harbour city Monte Carlo awaits the Formula E circus. inside the Casino de Mon- te Carlo and get a glimpse of its opulent interior (the entry is free for visitors, but you should dress up a bit to be allowed inside). The restaurant Louis XV, loca- ted inside the Hôtel de Paris next to the Casino, may be a stretch for your wallet, but the Café de Paris at the op- posite side of the square is a no less luxurious but more affordable alternative to treat yourself and bask in Monte Carlo’s glory. The iconic hairpin near the Fairmont Hotel is not far away, and the way down the hill to sea level offers a stunning view of well-manicured parks, luxurious shops. A walk through the famous tunnel brings you back to the lower level Port d’Hercule, where you Monaco may be small, but nevertheless there is so much to discover! Luxury, can stroll along the super yachts of the rich and famous. From there, you might climb glamour, exclusiveness, riches, celebrities… those are the first things that View over the harbour. many people associate the small principality with, and they are not wrong. Monaco is the place to be to mingle with the rich and famous and spoil your- self rotten. However, you do not need to be a millionaire to enjoy the world’s second smallest country: You can enjoy the Mediterranean sun in Monaco’s stunning parks, and the principality’s unique architectonic masterpieces are a gorgeous sight in and of itself. Apart from the famous Monaco classics like the Fairmont Hotel and the Café de Paris, there are many locations scattered all over the area to suit the needs of a small budget. Where to begin? It’s a tough choice as the density of beautiful places to discover in the principality is as high as it gets, and and one might even say that the entire country is one up to the Rock and visit The quarters of La Condamine, Moneghetti, and Font- huge, stunning jewel full of beauty and gla- Monaco’s old town with the vieille offer a glimpse at Monaco’s second face away from mour. Prince’s Palace and the Ca- glitz, glamour, and buzz of the tourist features: La Con- thedral. Enjoy the view over damine is a busy area full of shopping streets and small However, the choice is easy for motorsports both of Monaco’s ports from hotels. Quiet Moneghetti, backing up the steep moun- fans: The Circuit de Monaco winds its way the Place du Palais (and tains, offers dozens of hidden stairways and paths with through the narrow streets past some of come back at night to see stunning views, while Fontvieille, Monaco’s youngest dis- Monaco’s most famous features, so it is a great Monaco’s lights in all their trict, oozes cultivated peace and quietness with its large way to get your first impression. It is easy to glory), and walk through and beautiful park. navigate: The start-finish line and the starting the tiny, narrow streets of grid are permanent marks on the tarmac of Monaco’s oldest part. The the Boulevard Albert Ier so you will find them palace is well worth a visit, quickly, and many of the iconic red and white and the impressive Cathed- curbs are also present throughout the whole ral, which houses the tombs year. Follow the road up the hill and enjoy the of the Grimaldi family, is The Grand Hotel hairpin is one of the breath-taking view over the Port d’Hercule full just a couple of minutes places to visit. of superyachts, gorgeous during both night away. Definitely go far a walk in the quarter of La Condamine. 06 | MONTE CARLO GUIDE MONTE CARLO GUIDE | 07 Monaco houses many museums co- sic car collection of Prince Rainier III. The Port d‘Hercule is worth a visit. Monaco is home to countless parks. Well- vering a wide range of topics from arts Prince was a motor racing fan and great manicured down to the tiniest detail, these to science, so that even a rainy day in car enthusiast and his collection is an ac- parks give you a welcome breathing space the Principality will be enjoyable. What curate display of the history of automobi- amidst noise and buzz. Every quarter has stands out the most is the Musée Oceá- les in which you will find everything from its own parks, and all of them are designed nographique: Inaugurated in 1910, the carriages to Formula 1 cars. Located right as beautifully as the buildings surrounding museum was founded by Prince Albert I., next to the car collection is the Musée them. They are among the most beautiful who had devoted a large part of his life to Naval, the maritime museum. It is easily sights Monaco has to offer and, good for the exploration and study of the sea. It is overlooked, but for naval enthusiasts it is travellers on a budget, the entry to almost a world-renowned institution which uni- as much of a delight as the car collection all of them is free. The only one with an tes art and science, offering spectacular is for motorsports fans. The museum ex- entry fee is the most beautiful of them all: architecture, a magnificent view, and art hibits over 250 scale models of ships from The Jardin Exotique, or Exotic Garden. Per- exhibitions as well as modern aquariums the private collection of Prince Rainier III. ched atop of a rock overlooking the city, and collections of historical artifacts that The entire history of seafaring is on dis- the garden offers a picturesque panoramic demonstrate the development of the sci- play: You will find everything from models view of Monaco that is unrivalled by any ence. of antique galleys, 15th century caravels, other location in the principality. The noise steam boats, to modern war ships and from the streets below is barely noticeable. Of note for motorsports fans is the Coll- submarines.