Red Bull Air Race (Cannes, April 2018)

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What

Red Bull Air Race Cannes will see dozens of dare-devil pilots from around the world compete in the first ever World Championship taking place in this gorgeous city on the French Riviera. Famous for the Film Festival, thousands of fans will descend onto Cannes’ seafront Promenade de la Croisette to watch the pilots show off their aerobatic talent in the skies above the Bay of Cannes.

Pilots will slalom at speeds up to 370 km/h through a series of 25 metre-high inflated pylons (“Air Gates”) placed over the sea in front of Cannes in the shortest possible time.

Where

Cannes, France

Read also: There is more to Cannes than the Film Festival

When

Practice flights will take place on the 20th April 2018 and the competition on the 21st and 22nd April.

How Much

Tickets start from €8 for a Sea View with free standing places along the sea and €49 for Grandstand seats (early bird discounts are available).

What’s On

Friday 20th April 2018

10:45 – 11:45 Challenger Class Free Practice #1
11:45 – 12:10 Aviation Side Act
12:30 – 14:00 Master Class Free Practice #1
14:05 – 14:25 Aviation Side Act
14:30 – 15:30 Challenger Class Free Practice #2
15:30 – 15:40 Aviation Side Act Tim Alongi Paraglider
15:45 – 17:15 Master Class Free Practice #2
17:30 – 18:00 Aviation Side Acts

Saturday 21st April 2018

12:00 – 13:00 Challenger Class Free Practice #3
13:00 – 13:20 Aviation Side Act
13:20 – 14:30 Master Class Free Practice #3
14:40 – 14:50 Aviation Side Act Soul Flyers
15:00 – 15:40 Qualifying Challenger Class
15:40 – 16:00 Aviation Side Act
16:00 – 17:30 Qualifying Master Class
17:30 – 18:00 Aviation Side Act

Sunday 22nd April 2018

13:00 – 13:40 Challenger Cup
13:40 – 13:55 Aviation Side Act
13:55 – 14:00 Opening Ceremony
14:00 – 15:00 Master Class Round of 14
15:00 – 15:30 Aviation Side Act
15:30 – 15:40 Prize Giving Ceremony Challenger Cup
15:40 – 16:00 Side Acts
16:00 – 16:30 Master Class Round of 8
16:30 – 16:55 Master Class Final 4
16:55 – 17:00 Prize Giving Ceremony Master Class
17:00 – 17:25 Aviation Side Act
17:25 – 17:35 Celebration of the Winners