Top 10 Formula 1 Cities

Which destinations on the Formula 1 calendar offer the best off-track experience? Here’s our Top 10 F1 cities.

Austin

Live music, food trucks, hipsters and the great outdoors. There’s a lively atmosphere in Austin on race weekend. Head to the 6th Street/Red River precinct for the best parties, escape the crowds in Zilker Park or get your sports, culture and history fix at the huge University of Texas campus. Don’t leave town without sampling some of the city’s delicious Tex-Mex cuisine, preferably at one of the city’s awesome food truck parks. Learn more in the United States Grand Prix™ Travel Guide. 

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Baku

 Once an important stop on the famed Silk Road, Baku offers a beguiling mix of ancient history and stunning contemporary architecture. Stay downtown to get the most out of your weekend in Baku and be sure to check out the A-list concerts at the impressive Crystal Hall. Learn more in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Travel Guide.

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Budapest

Discover one of Europe’s grandest cities at the best time of the year; the height of summer! Only Monaco and Monza can boast a longer continuous presence on the calendar than Budapest, which has been an F1 fixture since before the fall of Communism. Stay downtown to get the most out of the cheapest city on the European calendar. Take a cruise on the Danube, go swimming in the thermal baths or get lost in the city’s infamous ruin bars. We also recommend taking a ride on the Budapest Eye at dusk for great views of the city! Find out more about beautiful Budapest in the Hungarian Grand Prix Travel Guide. 

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Madrid

Attending the Grand Prix™ in Madrid offers a seamless blend of high-speed racing and world-class urban culture. After track sessions at the hybrid street circuit MADRING conclude, fans can dive into Madrid’s legendary nightlife by enjoying late-night tapas in neighbourhoods like Malasaña and La Latina, or recharge at iconic spots like Retiro Park and the Prado Museum. Learn more in the Spanish Grand Prix Travel Guide.

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Melbourne

Australia’s second biggest city really packs a punch when it comes to the off-track experience. Stay in the CBD or St. Kilda for easy access to the circuit with free trams and proximity to the best restaurants, nightlife and cultural attractions. Shop for Australiana at the Queen Victoria Market, try your luck at Crown Casino or head up to the 88th floor of Melbourne Skydeck for stunning panoramas. There are always interesting concerts, festivals and other sporting events happening on race weekend as well. Discover the best of Melbourne in the Australian Grand Prix Travel Guide. 

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Mexico City

Whether you want to discover history and culture in Centro Histórico or join the hipsters in Roma and Condesa, Mexico City has something for everyone. Just don’t forget to give yourself a few extra days in the Mexican capital to adjust to the altitude; the city sits at 2,200 metres above sea level! Don’t be afraid to sample the street food that makes Mexico City one of the world’s premier foodie destinations. The race often coincides with celebrations for the “Day of the Dead,” a public holiday that gives the city an even more festive atmosphere. Find out more in the Mexico Grand Prix Travel Guide.

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Montréal

More European than North American, French-speaking Montréal embraces the arrival of Formula 1 like nowhere else in the world. The whole city comes alive with F1-themed street parties and events on Canadian Grand Prix weekend and the atmosphere at the track, just one stop on the metro from downtown, is friendly and relaxed. Check out Crescent Street for the biggest F1 party or Peel Street for a higher-end experience. Must-sees near the circuit include the biosphere at Parc Jean Drapeau and Habitat 67, a modernist housing complex. Check out the best things to see and do in the Canadian Grand Prix Travel Guide.

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São Paulo

Autódromo José Carlos Pace, otherwise known as Interlagos, is regarded as one of the most passionate, unpredictable, and historic motorsport environments on the calendar. As South America's culinary capital, Brazil's largest city offers world-class dining, from traditional churrascarias (Brazilian steakhouses) to the bustling municipal market for a classic mortadella sandwich. Between sessions, explore vibrant neighbourhoods like Vila Madalena for street art and lively nightlife, or spend a quiet morning along the tree-lined avenues of Ibirapuera Park. Discover why this is a quintessential bucket-list stop for every F1® fan in the São Paulo Grand Prix™ Travel Guide.

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Shanghai

Discover the largest city in the world, where colonial history on The Bund contrasts with some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers across the Huangpu River in the Pudong district. Hit the river for a cruise or visit the observation deck on the 118^th floor of the Shanghai Tower to take it all in. Go shopping for bargains (and try local delicacies) on West Nanjing Road, check out the ancient Yuyuan Garden (the last surviving Ming Dynasty garden in Shanghai) or take a walk in the People’s Park. Find out more about Shanghai in the Chinese Grand Prix Travel Guide. 

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Singapore

The original night race has been around for more than 10 years, but the spectacle of F1® cars racing under the lights in one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cities never disappoints! Reasonably priced accommodation can be had within walking distance of the circuit, and you can party by night and sleep (or shop) by day without missing any of the on-track action, which takes place in the late afternoon and early evening. Read more in the Singapore Grand Prix Travel Guide.

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A note about this list: The Top 10 Formula 1® cities are listed above in alphabetical order. While we’ve listed some of the bigger cities on the calendar, all the destinations provide their own unique experience and all give us epic racing action year after year!*

Before you arrive at the F1® circuit, we recommend carefully reading your on-site guide for the event which we'll send guests a link to well in advance of the race weekend. This contains essential information about your ticket shipping (or collection), hotels and transfers (if applicable) and other important information, such as how to get to the track and find your seating location. It's a good idea to save a copy to your phone's home screen so you can refer back at any point over the race weekend.

If you're travelling internationally for the race, we also recommend paying for an international roaming package or getting a local SIM card so you can remain connected at the track. We also recommend downloading the 'F1 Race Guide' app to your smartphone. This official F1® app is free for iOS and Android and is designed for fans attending the races. It has an interactive map, an on-track timetable, information about trackside events and local travel information.

Some circuits also produce their own app for attending the race, which is also worth downloading. You can also log in to the official F1® app with your free access code from F1® Experiences to follow the on-track action. If you need to make your own way to the track, make sure to check the best route beforehand and have at least one map app (e.g. Google Maps) downloaded to your smartphone.

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