Formula One Grand Prixview. What? No Nurburgring? How can this be? A European Grand Prix not taking place at the Nurburgring? : -
The world of Formula 1 was stunned when news came through that the European Grand Prix had found a new home. After all, how would we cope without the attractions of Nurburg; its vibrant nightlife, its trendy clubs and bars, those wonderful five star restaurants so near to the circuit, the beaches and especially the cultured and dignified behaviour of the local race fans.
The Valencia PR machine has been in full swing trying to convince us that this third largest city in Spain, the fifteenth biggest in the EU, can somehow match the delights of the former much loved home of this event. It is true that both Valencia and the Nurburgring have two circuits, but some of the Spanish claims to greatness just don’t add up.
Let’s look at the evidence. Valencia claims to have great architecture, both old and modern, but it cannot compare to the beauty of the Eifel mountains, especially in the rain and if you can see them through the fog.
The Spanish city boasts that it has the biggest aquarium in Europe, but next to the Nurburgring is the famous Nurburg Castle which looks just like the sort of castle you find in a Goldfish bowl. If the Nurburgring had an aquarium built to the same scale as its castle, it would be about the size of Switzerland and therefore much bigger than the one in Valencia.
Valencia claims to have invented the Paella. Is this something to be proud of? After all, as any restaurant owner will tell you, Paella is a great way to unload all the little bits of fish left over in the refrigerator at the end of the week, onto the plates of gullible tourists. We are meant to believe the fish have been caught by intrepid sailors braving the seas to bring home the freshest ingredients.
How can that compare with the fearless men of Nurburg who dive deep into nearby lakes to wrestle the dreaded eight tentacled Sauerkraut onto your plate. Even the water is not what it seems at this new race venue. Apparently “Agua de Valencia” is famous in this area. However, it’s not even water, but a lethal cocktail of champagne, orange juice, gin and vodka.
Now the Nurburgring is a different matter. There, you can get real Agua, just by walking outdoors with your mouth open to catch the rain. As for the orange juice at the Spanish venue, don’t be fooled by the name, as the world famous “Valencia Orange” was actually first grown in Santa Ana, California, USA.
The much more dignified citizens of Nurburg haven’t even bothered giving their own home grown oranges a name at all, which could be why they are hard to find.
Finally, you can tell a lot about a place by its pet animals. Around the Nurburgring you are likely to see German Shepherd and Doberman dogs, renowned for their intelligence and bravery.
Valencia has a dog named the “Valencia Ratter” which they claim is great at dealing with nasty vermin like rats. Really? The video below depicts three of the finest Valencia Ratters getting very confused and take almost four minutes to find one rat. Don’t think we’ll be using them in the Red Bull Energy Station kitchens anytime soon.
Viva Valencia!
(F1SA would like to make it clear that the above article was written by Red Bull Racing and not written by F1SA! The video link was included in the press release by the Red Bull Racing team)
2008-08-19 10:07:16
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- Strange comment by Red Bull?
At the bottom of the Grand Prixview, Red Bull writes: "Don't think we'll be using them in the Red Bull Energy Station kitchens anytime soon."
Would that be the dogs or the rats?
To be safe, it might be best to stay clear of any food at the Red Bull hospitality venues over the Valencia race weekend!
Would you guys stop whining?? I've been several times in Valencia and I have to say that is one of my favorites cities in Europe...Are you guys 6 or what?
Nurburgring?? where is that??
2008-08-19 15:00:02
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I presume you are directing your comments at Red Bull??
Mine were and in no way implied to include the city of Valencia, just the Red Bull kitchens.
How does the food in Valencia, Spain compare to the food in Vancouver, BC, Canada?
2008-08-19 15:00:35
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Viva Burn
Your are wrong in various ways:
1. Orange was born in India and Pakistan, not California.
2. The valencian paella has not fish !!
3. Calatrava was born in Valencia, and this city have a great architecture (both, old and modern).
4. Valencia is a modern city visited by millions of tourists every year.
5. And yes, we have lakes (Albufera), mountains (Sierra Calderona) and of course, beaches (full of water).
I think you envy Valencia in many ways, that's a great value for us as modern city.
THANKS FOR ENVYING US,
WE APPRECIATE IT ALOT
2008-08-19 15:43:21
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Valenciano
- So Stupid
Unpolite and stupid article. ******* journalist. Arriba España grande y libre. Amunt Valencia!, Boicot Red Bull!!
What a shame, what a loser the journaliste, what a disrepectful article.
2008-08-20 21:46:53
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Alberto
- Sr
can u understand this is an ironic article? You're simply dumbass. This is like a joke.. Dont take care with this stupid comments.
This is said by a valencian citizen.
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