Resources for planning your F1 trip

Below are a list of tools and resources I use for planning F1 trips. I’ve tried to cover everything from flights, hotels, F1 tickets, networking with other fans and keeping in touch with friends at home.

Many are free to use and some contain special offers exclusive to F1S readers. Of course the first resource I’d recommend are the F1 travel guides here on The F1 spectator. Each Grand Prix has its own detailed guide for planning every aspect of your F1 trip and they are the place to find resources specific to that destination.

This page will be constantly updated so you might want to bookmark it and check back from time to time. If there’s a resource you think belongs here feel free to contact me and let me know.

Disclosure: On some of the resources listed below I receive a small commission if you make a purchase. This comes at no extra cost to you and the money goes to maintain and improve the site.

Motorsport Tickets

My usual first choice of F1 tickets is Motorsport Tickets (formerly BookF1/Motorsport Live). Based in the UK this well established F1 ticket retailer has an emphasis of providing great customer service. Having support for Paypal and a free 6 month subscription to Autosport gives them a slight edge over the competition.

GooTickets

Another really great option is Monaco based Gootickets. The no frills ticket supplier always has some of the most competitive prices out there. Their simple website makes ordering tickets straight-forward, and their support staff are available to chat with and answer any questions you may have.

Kiwi.com

Usually the first place I’ll look when searching for flights. Kiwi.com often finds route combinations that other flight search engines miss and can save you a lot of money. Their automated check-in is a nice feature and the Kiwi Guarantee can be a lifesaver if your flights delayed.

Sleeping In Airports

If you have an early morning or late night flight sometimes there’s little choice but to get a few hours shut eye in the airport. This helpful website is a guide to exactly that, telling you how sleeper friendly the airport is, where the best nap areas are and info on WIFI, bathroom and catering options.

Seat Guru

A handy place to view aircraft seat maps, read reviews and view user submitted photos of airplane seats so you can choose the best seat possible for that 13 hour non-stop flight to your F1 host city.

Omio

Handy, especially for booking train and bus tickets in Europe. Omio (formerly GoEuro) helps you find the right tickets by searching a plethora of transport operators and letting you see the results by price, time of departure or duration. You can buy e-tickets directly from the website with no mark-up or hidden costs and print or download to show on your phone or tablet.

The Man In Seat 61

Ludicrously detailed information about train travel. This has been an oft used resource for me since my own train adventure on the trans-siberian railway. Epic site with information that’s useful wherever there are trains. Love it.

BlaBlaCar

Available in over 20 countries and with 60 million users this is easily the leading carpooling site. You can read reviews of members before you ride and pricing is simple. If you’re lucky enough to meet some friends to travel to the Grand Prix with you could be in for a memorable road trip.

Rome2Rio

Whether you want to find out how to get from your Airbnb to the track or from your home to the host city, if you’re going by public transport this is a good place to start. Information sometimes not up to date so double check in advance. Remember too that on a Grand Prix weekend, local traffic can differ.

Uber

In an unfamiliar city its nice to get a fare estimate in advance and not risk falling foul of a taxi scam. Uber operate in nearly all of the cities F1 visits and is expanding all the time. F1S readers can get €10 off their first ride when signing up using the link below.

Rental Cars

Sometimes its better just to have your own wheels and save the cost, headaches and funny smells of public transport. Rentalcars searches all the major hire car companies like Hertz, Avis, Europcar etc. to find you the best deal wherever you’re going.

Airbnb

Often cheaper than a hotel and a lot more interesting, local and personal. Can be useful for some rural Grand Prix where other options in the area might be limited.

Agoda

Sometimes good deals on here especially for Asian destinations. If you’re planning a trip to the Japanese, or Singapore Grand Prix this is worth a gander. Get loyalty points when you stay and use to redeem against future bookings.

Booking.com

Usually the first place I’ll look when I need a hotel. Find a hotel that can be canceled up to 24 hours prior to check in and you’re all sorted if there’s a change to the F1 schedule.

Couchsurfing

Another great (and totally free!) way to experience an F1 host city like a local. Unlike hotels, hostels and Airbnb, Couchsurfing hosts might not be too pleased if you’re just using their couch as a free place to stay, so be prepared to be social. That said all hosts are different so just be up front and you can’t go wrong.

World Nomads

Why risk shelling out thousands when something goes wrong when for a small fee you can travel with peace of mind. World Nomads travel insurance covers cancelled flights, lost luggage, theft, personal injury and more. Their easy to use website can provide a quote in seconds.

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