The F1 Spectator Blog

Formula 1 blog covering race analysis, fan guides, ticket tips, and travel advice for Grand Prix weekends around the world.

Confirmed: Russian Grand Prix Axed

Formula 1 has confirmed it will not stage the scheduled Grand Prix in Sochi this year in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I wrote a post on Tuesday speculating on the future of the Russian GP, outlining how sanctions against the country could mean F1 would have to cancel the event. Military …

Russian GP in Doubt if War Triggers Western Sanctions

Today Russian tanks entered eastern Ukraine signalling an escalation of the conflict there. Against the backdrop of war in Europe, the business of Formula 1 may seem trivial. But the situation there could have a very real effect on the staging of the Russian Grand Prix, and lead to a shake-up of the F1 calendar. …

Albert Park Names 5 New Grandstands to Boost Australian GP Capacity

Tickets for the Australian Grand Prix have been selling like lamingtons down under, prompting 5 new grandstands to be built at the Melbourne track. Organisers of the Australian GP have noted a surge in pent up demand having been cancelled for the last two years due to Covid-19 restrictions. Disappointing many spectators, the 2020 race …

Takeaways from a Belgian Grand Prix Fiasco

This year’s Belgian Grand Prix will live long in the memory of F1 fans for all the wrong reasons. As much as I’m an advocate for going to see F1 live at the track, no one would envy the poor souls who endured Sunday’s weather affected Belgian Grand Prix. Now the brollies have been folded …