Formula One

Formula One is the most popular annual car-race series in the world. Its global reach allows people from all over the world to attend its races. Attending a race can be an adventure in itself, and a race-goer can expect to experience a new country and culture and interact with people from all around the world. Formula One visits 19 countries over 5 continents.

Formula One Halal Travel Guide

The locations of Formula One racing remain fairly static throughout the year, with only the dates of the races subject to year on year changes. More countries have been hosting a Grand Prix, especially in Asia. Since 2008, circuits in Singapore, Abu Dhabi, India and the United States, Russia, and Azerbaijan have been added to the calendar, though India was not on the 2016 calendar. Because of the increase in the number of races and the German Grand Prix rotates yearly between two circuits. Races in France, Türkiye, South Korea, and India have recently been discontinued.

Weekend structure

Formula One events take place over three days, referred to as 'the weekend', starting with training sessions on Friday and the qualifying on Saturday, and culminating with the race on Sunday. Monaco is only exception to this, where the training sessions are by tradition held one day earlier on the Thursday, leaving the Friday free.

• Friday (Thursday in Monaco) kicks off the weekend begins with two training sessions of 90 minutes length: one in the morning and one in the early afternoon. Qualifying for some supporting championships may also occur in between or after the sessions.
• Saturday features on training session in the morning before the official qualifying session, which most often begins at 1pm local time. The qualifying lasts 60 minutes, after which support championships go back on track with either qualifying sessions or races depending on the category.
• Sunday is the busiest day of the weekend, comprising entirely of races. Support championship races will bookend the day, with the Formula One race beginning anywhere between 13:00 and 15:00 local time, depending on location (the Australian and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix begin late afternoon and the Singapore Grand Prix at 20:00). The Formula One race typically will last 90 minutes, barring delays or wet weather.

Support races

With only six hours of action over three days and the crowd can get restless when the Formula One cars aren't racing around the track. However and the Formula One championship is joined by many other supporting championships over the weekend to keep the track alive. The races may be shorter and the cars may be slower, but don't discount the excitement (and carnage) they may bring.

• Formula 2 is the feeder series to Formula One and is present at eleven Formula One races (2015 season). Formula 2 cars look like smaller versions of F1 cars and their drivers are eager to cut their teeth into world-class racing, each knowing that a winning season could propel them into the big leagues. Formula 2 features 30-minutes training and qualifying sessions on Friday and Saturday respectively, and one race each on Saturday and Sunday. The series has a reputation of delivering future racing stars, and several of the current crop of F1 drivers, such as Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Hülkenburg and Romain Grosjean, were once Formula 2 drivers.
• GP3 Series is a rung down from Formula 2, with young drivers getting their first taste of international racing. The series is present at nine Formula One races (2015 season). Like Formula 2 and there are 30-minutes training and qualifying sessions on the Friday and Saturday before two races on the Saturday and Sunday.
• Porsche Supercup is a sports vehicle series where all drivers compete in identical Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars. Most current Porsche factory drivers have competed in Porsche Supercup.

Grand Prix locations

Americas

Canada

Montreal F1 - The hairpin (L'Epingle) at the Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve offers great viewing opportunities

Canadian Grand Prix - [[:w:Circuit Gilles Villeneuve|Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montraal

• Date: mid-June
• Tickets (2023): General Admission: $45.45 (F), $70.50 (Sa), $95.75 (Su), $126.00 (weekend); Grandstand: $267.50-560.00; 1 child under 11 per ticket-holding adult: Free
• Certainly one of the best venues on the calendar and the Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve often produces some of the best racing of the season. The circuit is within the Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Notre-Dame island right across downtown Montraal. Popular seating areas include along the start/finish straight, at the first chicance and down at the hairpin. Although most of the recent races have been dry, wet weather is a possibility with heavy rainfall delaying the race by two hours in 2011. Expect to see close racing and plenty of overtaking.
• Contact: @, +1 514-350-4731 ext 230

United States

United States Grand Prix - [[:w:Circuit of the Americas|Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas

• Date: late October
• Tickets: General Admission: $59 (F), $79 (Sa), $99 (Su), $169 (weekend); Reserved Seating: $79 (F), $149 (Sa), $249 (Su), $299–499, depending on location (weekend)
• A purpose-built track for the Formula One circus and the Circuit of the Americas features large undulations which offer great viewing spots from many of the grandstands. The circuit is near Austin Bergstrom International Airport, making the circuit easy to reach from most parts of Austin.
• Contact: @, +1 512-301-6600

Mexico

Mexican Grand Prix - [[:w:Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez|Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Mexico City

• Date: late October
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• Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez returned to the calendar in 2015 after being absent since 1992, to the appreciation of the enthusiastic Mexican fans, who have Sergio Perez to cheer for. The circuit is a mixture of long straights and winding esses.
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Brazil

Brazilian Grand Prix - Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos), São Paulo

• Date: mid-November
• Tickets: Grandstand: R$995-R$3,320 (weekend)
• Brazil has been represented on the F1 calendar by the Autódromo José Carlos Pace since 1991 and was the site of the championship decider in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2012. Bumpy and quick and the track offers good overtaking opportunities. The Brazilian fans are among the most passionate in F1 and will not hide their joy or disappointment at the fortunes of local drivers. Expect dry conditions, but do not discount the possibility of brief showers.
• Contact: @, +55 011 5666-8822

Asia

Bahrain

Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir

• Date: early April
• Tickets: No information available
• The Bahrain International Circuit became the first circuit in the Middle East to host a Formula One race in 2004. The race has been held in March/April for the entirety of its run to avoid the scorching summer desert heat. However and the race is usually the hottest of the year. The grandstands provide relief from the sun but when walking around the paddock make sure to stay hydrated. Being in the middle of a desert and the landscape is barren and dull, not unlike much of the racing here. Local civil unrest can be a distraction.
• Contact: @, +973 1745 0000

China

Shanghai F1 Circui 01 - Two identical bridges tower over the start/finish straight at the Shanghai International Circuit

Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai

• Date: mid-April
• Tickets: No information available
• The Shanghai International Circuit is a modern autodrome built for the first Chinese Grand Prix in 2004. Good vantage points are the hairpin at the end of the 1 kilometers straight, which always has overtaking action, and the main grandstand along the start/finish straight, from which one can view 80% of the circuit. Crowding is never a problem and the event typically undersells, leading to many empty seats. General admission is very affordable compared to grandstand entry, but there are no viewable video screens.
• Contact: +86 216 956 8888

Japan

Kamui Kobayashi supporters 2011 Japan - Fans cheer as local driver Kamui Kobayashi races past during the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix

Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka International Racing Course (or simply Suzuka Circuit), Suzuka

• Date: early October
• Tickets: Grandstand: ¥25,568-98,592 (weekend)
• The only Grand Prix in Asia for a long time and the Suzuka Circuit is notable for being the site of numerous championship deciders in the 1990s. The Japanese fans are an enthusiastic bunch and seldom leave the grounds before the sun has set. The best spot for viewing overtaking is along the main straight where one can see moves into the final chicane and into the first corner. There is an amusement park on site for the quieter parts of the weekend.
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Malaysia

Malaysia Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur

• Date: late September–early October
• Tickets: No information available
• The Sepang International Circuit is about 60 kilometers (37 mi) south of Kuala Lumpur, although it is much closer to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Very heavy rain and delays in the racing are feasible. Be prepared for high humidity. The best viewing spots are around the hills in the flowing outer sections of the circuit, although for shelter the grandstands along the two straights in the centre of the area is a good bet.
• Contact: +60 38 778 2222

Singapore

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• Date: mid-September
• Tickets: Grandstand: S$698-S$1288 (weekend); Walkabout: S$68 (F), S$148 (Sa), S$178 (Su), S$228-S$498 (weekend)
• The Singapore Grand Prix is the only F1 race held at night, and the backdrop of the city of Singapore makes this event a visual feast not to be missed. The Marina Bay Street Circuit winds itself around the harbourfront, going past local monuments such as the Singapore Flyer and the Fullerton Hotel, and the Merlion Park.
• Contact: @, +65 6738 6738

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi ِAbu Dhabi Grand Prix News - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix News, Abu Dhabi

• Date: late November
• Tickets: General Admission: AED545 (Sa Sunday); Grandstand: AED1,875 (Sa Sunday), AED2,080-AED2,600 (wkd)
• The Yas Marina Circuit hosts the only grand prix that starts in the afternoon and ends after sunset. The circuit does not provide particularly exciting racing, but the grandstands along the two long straights give the opportunity to watch cars race up to 200 mph. The circuit facilities around the paddock are the very definition of opulence, but expect to pay very high prices for access. The temperatures can also get pretty high during the day but should cool down by the time the race gets underway. On site is the Ferrari World theme park.
• Contact: , +971 2659 9800

Europe

Austria

Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria

• Date: early July
• Tickets: No information available
• In the picturesque Austrian countryside.
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Azerbaijan

European Grand Prix - Baku City Circuit

• Date: mid-June
• Tickets: No information available
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Belgium

Eau rouge kurve - The steep drop down and climb up of the Eau Rouge-Raidillon complex

Belgian Grand Prix - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Wallonia

• Date: late August
• Tickets: No information available
• Possibly the best racing track in the world and the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps features everything that makes a circuit great: challenging high speed corners, large changes in altitude, plenty of overtaking opportunities, and a long history of producing exciting racing. The Eau Rouge corner is perhaps the most famous in F1, and Blanchimont and Stavelot are well known in motorsport circles. The best viewing opportunities are at the first corner (La Source) and the climb up to Les Combes. The circuit is notorious for its own micro-climate that can see drastically different conditions at each end of the track so be prepared for anything.
• Contact: +32 8729 3700

Germany

German Grand Prix - Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg (or Hockenheimring), Hockenheim, Baden-Württemberg

• Date: late July
• Tickets: Grandstand: Adult: €229-€279 (Su), €99-499 (weekend), Under 16: €114-139 (Su), €49-174 (weekend)
• The Hockenheimring was once home to long straights punctuated by chicanes. The old track is now being reclaimed by the forests around the track, and the current iteration of the track is more compact, offering a higher viewing capacity. The track is very flat, so only buildings and other structures will obscure further away sections of the track. Most of the seating is around the start/finish straight; nevertheless thit is the best viewing area. The Hockenheimring and Nurburgring, near Nürburg, have a hosting agreement under which the tracks alternate hosting duties, with the Hockenheimring hosting in even-numbered years the Nurburgring hosting in odd-numbered years.
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Hungary

Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Mogyoród, Central Hungary|Pest County, near Budapest

• Date: late July
• Tickets: General Admission: Adult: €68 (Su), €77 (weekend), Junior: €34 (Su), €38 (weekend); Grandstand: Adult: €191-381 (Su), €99-423 (weekend), Junior: €50-169 (weekend)
• The Hungaroring is notoriously twisty and makes overtaking difficult. The first corner and the chicane are best options to see some racing action. Being in Central Europe during the height of summer, temperatures can get very hot, and there is little shading. Grandstands along the start/finish offer some shade. Wet weather has only affected one Hungarian Grand Prix in more than 25 years, so an umbrella would only be needed for protection against the sun.
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Italy

Tifosi GP Monza 1996 - There's only one team the fans support at Monza

Italian Grand Prix - Nazionale Monza, Monza

• Date: early September
• [https://%20en Tickets : General Admission: Adult: €45 (F), €60 (Sa) €80 (Su), €90-€95 (weekend); Grandstand: Adult: €100-150 (Sa) €155-590 (Su), €110-600 (weekend)
• The Italian Grand Prix is one of the classic events on the Formula One calendar and is home to the Ferrari team, where their fans are at their most passionate. The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is located inside a huge enclosed park and the Parco di Monza, which is also a natural reserve. The best viewing spots are at the chicanes and at the Curva Parabolica. Be aware of pickpocketing and the sale of illegal tickets in crowded areas near the circuit's gates.
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Monaco

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Monaco Grand Prix - [HTTPS://WWWW.Wm.mc/home.php?lg=en Circuit de Monaco , Monte Carlo

• Date: late May
• Tickets: No information available
• Located on the streets of Monte Carlo and the Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world. Overtaking does not feature heavily at the Circuit de Monaco. Viewing is largely restricted in the grandstands; being in a city means buildings block out a majority of the rest of the circuit, although it does provide a great opportunity for fans to get closer to the action than at any other venue. Unlike every other Grand Prix, Friday is a day off, with the cars taking to the track on the Thursday instead.
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Russia

Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi

• Date: late April–early May
• Tickets: No information available
• The Sochi Autodrom (originally Sochi International Street Circuit) is set around the Olympic Park of the 2014 Winter Olympics, and is the third longest circuit on the calendar.
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Spain

Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Montmeló (near Barcelona)

• Date: mid-May
• Tickets : No information available
• Featuring long straights and a variety of corners, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is seen as an all-rounders course, with plenty of opportunities for overtaking. It had been in a sharing arrangement with a street circuit in Valencia, but the latter city dropped out in 2013 and the Spanish Grand Prix has been here ever since. F1 drivers and mechanics are extremely familiar with the circuit, as it's one of F1's main testing venues.
• Contact: +34 93 571 9700

United Kingdom

Silverstone turn 2008 - The view from the Silverstone circuit's Luffield grandstands during the 2008 British Grand Prix

British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone]

• Date: mid-July
• Tickets (2023): General Admission: Adult: £58 (F), £76 (Sa), £150 (Su), Child: £29 (F), £38 (Sa), £75 (Su); Grandstand: Adult: £171-295 (Su), Child: £85-295 (Su)
• A historic track which hosted the first F1 race in 1950, Silverstone is one of the fastest on the calendar and provides plenty of great viewing opportunities. Camping is allowed on site with a permit. Traffic into the venure can be notoriously heavy, not only for cars but also for helicopters, with the circuit becoming the busiest heliport in Europe on race day. Take precautions to deal with the unpredictable British summer weather. Despite having a modern layout and expensive ticket prices and the circuit still retains an old-fashioned vibe, and is still very much an event for the fans.
• Contact: +44 844 3750 740

Oceania

Australia

Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit October 2017|August 2023, Albert Park, Melbourne]

• Date: mid-March
• Tickets : Grandstand: Adult: $320-565 (4 days)
• The Australian Grand Prix takes place at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Albert Park, which is normally a public park the rest of the year. Plenty of good viewing spots and compared to many tracks is quite close to the circuit's edge. General entry is good value with the most popular spot being Brocky's Hill at the back part of the circuit. It is advisable to take a picnic rug or foldable chair if choosing to sit there.
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Travel to Formula One

Tickets

Entry to a circuit requires a ticket. Tickets can be purchased for the whole weekend (all three days) or for one specific day (they get more expensive as the weekend goes along). There are generally two types on sale:

• General admission tickets are the cheapest and most easily available, and they do not restrict the ticket-holder to a particular section of the track. Many circuits have viewing banks that general admission ticket-holders can use, although these fill up very quickly so get there early for a good spot. If the viewing areas are full then there are many parts where standing is available. These tickets do not give the comfort of grandstand tickets, so make sure adequate protection from the elements is brought along. The ground may be uneven or wet underfoot so bring suitable footwear and something to sit on.
• Grandstand tickets give the best view of a particular section of the track and often have a large screen in view so none of the action is missed. Ticket prices are scaled, with the most expensive stands giving the most protection from the elements along with the best view. Tickets for grandstands are most commonly booked in advance so the buyer can choose a specific seat, although a few may be available on entry. There may be a few grandstands at some circuits that have no seat allocation, although these don't always give the best view.

Traffic

By car

Formula One Grands Prix are popular events, so preparations should be made for heavy traffic. If arriving by car, Fridays are often the quitest day, but don't expect to just sail through. Traffic queues on the weekend can be ridiculously long, and unless you are a dedicated soul arriving before sunrise expect to be waiting upwards of half an hour. The same can be said for leaving. A vast majority of the crowd tends to try and leave at the same time, so unless you wish to leave early (and miss some racing) or wait until late in the evening (when there is no racing going on) be prepared for more waiting. The parking areas tend to be extremely large so make a note of anything that can make identifying where you've parked easier. No one wants to be searching for their vehicle at the end of a tiring day.

By shuttlebus

Some circuits may offer a shuttlebus service, designed to alleviate traffic problems. Cars are parked some way from the track and shuttlebuses run at frequent times to the track in their own designated lane, so this can make entry a much quicker process.

By helicopter

Arriving by helicopter is the most stylish way for the fan to enter, if you are lucky enough to be a VIP. Most tracks have some kind of heliport, if not a purpose-built one then a field within the circuit perimeter is used. All the worries associated with queueing and waiting are largely foregone, and helicopter is surely the most stress-free way of getting in.

How to get around in Formula One

Walking is generally the best option (and sometimes the only option) for getting from one area to another. Circuit maps are printed within official programms and on boards dotted around the track. If you do not have a print version of the circuit map consider taking a picture of one of the boards with your phone or camera. Bridges and service tunnels connect the interior of the circuit with the exterior.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Formula One

There will be many stalls situated just outside the viewing areas selling all kinds of F1 and motorsport memorabilia. Stock typically includes official team/driver merchandise and clothing; pictures and paintings; branded gear such as umbrellas, binoculars and flags; DVDs and other media; and collectible racing vehicle models. Official programms will also be on sale. Be prepared to pay high prices (remember you're mainly paying for the brand), but they can make excellent souvenirs from the event and the gear can be used again for future events.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Hotels near many of the circuits can sell out up to a year in advance, so if you are intending on staying nearby book early. Some venues, such as Silverstone, allow camping on fields adjacent to the circuit. You will probably need to book a camping ticket to take advantage of this, and these too usually sell out fast so book early if you want to take this option.

Stay Safe

Despite the high visibility of the 'motorsport is challenging' notices Formula One has quite a good spectator safety record. However, no matter how safe a restricted part of the track may seem you should not venture onto these areas as they can be quite dangerous. Previous spectator fatalities at Formula One races have been caused by the spectators in question being on a restricted part of the track. Sticking to the proper areas drastically reduces the chances of being hurt in an accident. Moving vehicles operate in the paddock areas and along service roads, so keep your eyes and ears open. If someone is hurt and there are medical tents with trained staff at various points around the track; these are marked clearly on circuit diagram boards.

The following general precautions should also be taken:

• Earplugs are highly recommended especially for young children and those going for the first time. Formula One cars are ear-damagingly loud and having 22 cars over a sustained period of 90 minutes can cause harm. Earplugs will probably be available at the track and some circuits offer basic versions for free. If you are intending on taking a radio to listen to the on-track commentary use a pair on in-ear monitors that can double as earplugs.
• Sun protection is advised as many races take place in the summer with only grandstand seats getting any meaningful shade. Wide-brimmed caps are handy, and sunglasses are optional.
• Waterproof clothing is a necessity especially for those not in sheltered areas. Even if the forecast is dry, some areas (for example Spa-Francorchamps) may experience large changes in conditions over a small area. Take a strong umbrella to cope with windy weather, otherwise bring a waterproof coat.