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5 Talking Points ahead of the 2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are on a roll as Formula 1 heads to Baku for the fourth round of the season. At a track which usually gives a few surprises, could we see the order shaken up on the city streets?

6 Talking Points ahead of the 2019 Chinese Grand Prix

Formula 1’s 1000th World Championship race, another chance for Charles Leclerc, the potential for a chaotic first lap and an upturn in fortunes for Daniel Ricciardo. Here are six talking points ahead of the 2019 Chinese Grand Prix!

F1’s Road To 1000

As Formula 1 celebrates its 1000th Grand Prix in China, we take a look back at the milestone races so far and reflect on what happened between each milestone on a whistle stop tour of the past 70 seasons.

Trip Reports

2019 Bahrain Grand Prix Trip Report

Stephanie Gerken and her husband Paul travelled from the UK to the 2019 Bahrain Grand Prix. Here’s their detailed report and advice for fellow fans considering the trip.

Barcelona, the ideal venue for F1 Testing

Károly Méhes fondly recalls his trips to the Catalan capital Barcelona for winter testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Going South – remembering winter testing at Circuito de Jerez

Along with Bahrain, the majority of Formula 1’s pre-season testing in recent times has taken place at three circuits in Spain. This time we talk about Circuito de Jerez, the southernmost of the Spanish tracks, which last hosted pre-season testing in 2015.

Quizzes

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Travel Quiz

How well do you know Baku and the Azerbaijan Grand Prix? Test your knowledge in our new Formula 1 travel quiz!

Formula 1 Milestone Races Quiz

As we head to Shanghai for the 1000th World Championship race this weekend, test your knowledge of the milestone Formula 1 races that came before it in our new quiz!

Chinese Grand Prix Travel Quiz

How much do you know about Shanghai and the Chinese Grand Prix? Test your skills in our new Formula 1 travel quiz!

Spanish Grand Prix Travel Guide

Trackside – 2019 Spanish Grand Prix

How to get the most out of your experience at Circuit de Catalunya for the 2019 Spanish Grand Prix on May 10-12.

Budget Planner – 2019 Spanish Grand Prix

Plan the cost of your trip to the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona with our budget planner.

Off-Track Activities – Spanish Grand Prix

Barcelona boasts world class art and cultural attractions, great shopping, buzzing nightlife and enough dining options to please every budget and palate. The 2019 Spanish Grand Prix weekend is on May 9-12.

Monaco Grand Prix Travel Guide

Trackside – 2019 Monaco Grand Prix

The lowdown on a weekend at the 2019 Monaco Grand Prix, including the full on-track schedule for this year’s race on May 23-26.

Budget Planner – 2019 Monaco Grand Prix

Use our budget planner to help plan the cost of your trip to the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Off-Track Activities – Monaco Grand Prix

Your guide to off-track activities away from the Monaco Grand Prix in Nice and further afield, including ideas for extended holidays on the French Riviera. The Monaco Grand Prix takes place this year on May 23-26, 2019.

Canadian Grand Prix Travel Guide

Budget Planner – 2019 Canadian Grand Prix

Use our budget planner to help plan the cost of your trip to the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

Off-Track Activities – Canadian Grand Prix

The best things to do in Montreal away from the track on Canadian GP weekend. This year’s race takes place on June 6-9, 2019.

Race Facts – Canadian Grand Prix

Learn about the history of the Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.

French Grand Prix Travel Guide

Budget Planner – 2019 French Grand Prix

Use our budget planner to work out the cost of a weekend at Circuit Paul Ricard for the 2019 French Grand Prix.

Race Facts – French Grand Prix

France was the birthplace of modern Grand Prix racing over 100 years ago, but until 2018 it had been a decade since the last French Grand Prix. Paul Ricard returned to the calendar last season after a 25 year absence.

Off-Track Activities – French Grand Prix

Your guide to off-track activities in Le Castellet, Marseille and further afield. The French Grand Prix takes place on June 20-23, 2019.

Austrian Grand Prix Travel Guide

Budget Planner – 2019 Austrian Grand Prix

Work out the cost of your weekend at the Red Bull Ring for the Austrian Grand Prix.

Race Facts – Austrian Grand Prix

Learn more about the history of the Austrian Grand Prix, which returned to the F1 calendar in 2014 and is hosted at the Red Bull Ring.

Off-Track Activities – Austrian Grand Prix

The lowdown on things to do in Graz and Styria for fans going to the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. The next is on June 27-30, 2019.

British Grand Prix Travel Guide

Budget Planner – 2019 British Grand Prix

Planning a trip to Silverstone for the 2019 British Grand Prix on July 12-14? Read our budget planner to help plan the cost of your trip.

Race Facts – British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Silverstone, known as the “home of British motorsport,” was part of the original World Championship in 1950 and has hosted the British Grand Prix more than 50 times.

Off-Track Activities – 2019 British Grand Prix

The best things to do away from Silverstone this year. The British Grand Prix takes place on July 11-14, 2019.

Hungarian Grand Prix Travel Guide

Budget Planner – 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix

Plan the cost of your trip to Budapest for the 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix on August 2-4.

Race Facts – Hungarian Grand Prix

The Hungarian Grand Prix has been held at the Hungaroring circuit outside of Budapest every year since 1986. Only Monaco and Monza can claim a longer continuous presence on the F1 calendar.

Off-Track Activities – Hungarian Grand Prix

Your guide to the best of Budapest when you are in town for the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix. The 2019 race is on August 1-4, 2019.

Belgian Grand Prix Travel Guide

Budget Planner – 2019 Belgian Grand Prix

Find out how much it will cost to attend Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps for the 2019 Belgian Grand Prix on August 30-September 1.

Tickets – 2019 Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps

Your detailed guide to buying tickets and where to watch the action at Spa Francorchamps for the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Off-Track Activities – Belgian Grand Prix

Off to Spa Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix? Here’s your guide to off-track activities in this beautiful part of Europe. The 2019 race takes place on August 29 – September 1.