DAVIN O'DWYERrounds up the latest deals for MotoGP and Formula 1
MotoGP
The Spanish motorcycle Grand Priz, in Jerez de la Frontera on May 3rd, is one of the most keenly anticipated events on the calendar. Can legendary five-time winner Valentino Rossi reclaim the race he last won in 2007 or will Spain’s Dani Pedrosa retain his title?
The Travel Department (www.the traveldepartment.ie, 01-6371600) has a three-night package from May 1st for €749 per person, including taxes, charges, Aer Lingus flights, transfers, three nights’ three-star BB accommodation and ticket to Saturday qualifying and the Sunday race.
Sportbreaks.ie (www.sportsbreaks.ie, 061-204444) has a similar package from €849 per person, which includes flights from Dublin, three nights’ accommodation, transfers and tickets to both race and qualifying.
Formula 1
Moving from two wheels to four, Spain’s Formula 1 Grand Prix is in Barcelona a week later, on Sunday, May 10th. Lewis Hamilton will be looking for a maiden Spanish GP victory, but homeboy Fernando Alonso will be determined to stop him.
The Travel Department (www.the traveldepartment.ie, 01-6371600) is offering two packages: a three-night deal from May 8th for €739 per person, including taxes, charges, flights to Girona, transfers, a three-star hotel and tickets to qualifying on the Saturday and the Grand Prix on the Sunday; and a four-night deal for €985, with four-star accommodation in Barcelona and a half-day tour of the city.
Dawson Travel (www.dawson-travel.com, 01-6618900) has a three-night package for €839 per person sharing, including taxes.
Club Travel (www.clubtravel.ie, 01-6080000) has three nights in four-star accommodation for €929pp, excluding taxes.