F1 Travel Resources
Essential resources for the F1 spectator’s toolkit
Below are a list of tools and resources I use for planning and booking F1 trips. I’ve tried to cover everything from flights, hotels, F1 tickets, ground transport, merchandise and more. Many are free to use and some contain special offers exclusive to F1S readers.
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.
Formula One Tickets
Where to buy official F1 tickets for grandstand, general admission and hospitality
Motorsport Tickets
Motorsport Tickets (formerly BookF1/Motorsport Live) is a UK-based F1 ticket retailer with over 20 years experience. They have an emphasis on providing great customer service and adding extra value. Competitive pricing, optional insurance and a loyalty program make them a cut above most of the competition. Ticket orders come with a free 6-month subscription to Motorsport TV.
StubHub
Tickets you’re looking for sold out? Check out Stubhub – the no. 1 platform for ticket resellers – to see if anyone is selling theirs. When you buy F1 tickets on Stubhub the money you pay will be held by Stubhub until after the Grand Prix, keeping you safe from scammers. If your tickets don’t work you’ll get a full refund.
GooTickets
Monaco-based Gootickets is a no-frills ticket supplier that always has some of the most competitive prices out there. Their simple website makes ordering tickets straightforward, and their support staff are available to chat with and answer any questions you may have. Gootickets offers optional insurance for your tickets and the option to pay in instalments.
Flights
Resources to navigate air travel and flight booking to the host country
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 flight’s 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.
Transport
Getting around on the ground by bus, train, car and rideshare
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 is sometimes not up to date so double-check in advance. Remember too that on a Grand Prix weekend, local traffic can differ.
Accommodation
Find a hotel, hostel, campsite, holiday apartment or someone’s couch
Booking.com
Usually the first place I’ll look when I need a hotel. Find a hotel that can be cancelled 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 upfront and you can’t go wrong.
Other
F1 Store
Don’t wait until arriving at the F1 Fan Zone to snap up your favourite Formula 1 merchandise. Buy before you go and avoid arriving at the circuit to find inflated prices or sold-out stalls. This is the official F1 Store, approved by the Formula One World Championship so you be sure of the broadest range of authentic, licenced team wear.
Crypto.com
Offering real exchange rates whatever the currency and free access to thousands of airport lounges the Crypto.com debit card is a great travel card and my go-to. The app is stylish and user-friendly and benefits like free Netflix, Spotify and up to 8% cashback make it pretty irresistible. The sleek cards made of metal are free, but they do require you to buy and lock up the CRO cryptocurrency for a 6 month period. Use this link or enter the code smqi731efj to order a Ruby card or above and get $25 for free.
NordVPN
When you’re travelling, using public WiFi in airports, cafes, hotels or even at the track can be risky. Having a fast and robust VPN protects your data and gives you peace of mind. It’ll also let you access streaming sites from back home (or anywhere else) so you can can catch up with geo-blocked F1 coverage on your favourite channels.
F1 TV
The ideal F1 companion app at the track and away, F1 TV Access gives you live leaderboard info, GPS driver tracking, tyre usage data and team radio. You can also delve into F1 of old to get your F1 fix for surviving the off-season with 650+ historic races. F1 TV Pro (available in some regions) gives you even more with all the above plus live streaming of every F1 session, replays and all driver onboard camera feeds.
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, trip cancellation, lost luggage, theft, personal injury and more. Their easy-to-use website can provide a quote in seconds.
About Me
I’m Danny, an incurable Formula 1 fan for over 30 years and founder of The F1 Spectator. My aim is to inform and inspire, arming you with helpful tips and advice for your next F1 trip.
