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5 Talking Points ahead of the 2019 Australian Grand Prix

After a long winter, Formula 1 finally returns with the Australian Grand Prix. Here are the biggest talking points ahead of the weekend!

Australia’s Home Race Heroes

Australia has had two Formula 1 World Champions, but a driver from the nation has never finished in the top three at their home event in F1’s history.

Trip Reports

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.

F1 Testing: heart-warming winters in Spain

Károly Méhes remembers his trips to F1 testing in Valencia, which coincided with the rise of Polish driver Robert Kubica.

Quizzes

Bahrain Grand Prix Travel Quiz

Test your knowledge of Bahrain and the Bahrain Grand Prix in our quiz!

Australian Grand Prix Travel Quiz

How well do you know Melbourne and the Australian Grand Prix? Take our quiz to test your skills!

Former F1 Circuits Quiz

How well do you know your ex-F1 circuits? Test your skills in our new quiz

Australian Grand Prix Travel Guide

Need to Know: 2019 Australian Grand Prix

Formula 1 returns for the start of a highly-anticipated new season in Melbourne. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix weekend!

Trackside – 2019 Australian Grand Prix

Get the most out of your trackside experience at Albert Park for the 2019 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

Budget Planner – 2019 Australian Grand Prix

How much will a weekend at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne set you back? Read our budget planner to find out!

Bahrain Grand Prix Travel Guide

Need to Know: 2019 Bahrain Grand Prix

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2019 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend!

Budget Planner – 2019 Bahrain Grand Prix

Learn about how much it costs to attend the Bahrain Grand Prix. The next race at Bahrain International Circuit is on March 29-31, 2019.

Off-Track Activities – Bahrain Grand Prix

Your guide to off-track activities at the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix. The next race is on March 28-31, 2019.

Chinese Grand Prix Travel Guide

Tickets – 2019 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai

Your guide to buying tickets for the 2019 Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Budget Planner – 2019 Chinese Grand Prix

Work out the cost of your trip to the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix with our budget planner.

Off-Track Activities – Chinese Grand Prix

There’s plenty to keep you occupied away from the track in Shanghai at the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix. The next race is on April 11-14, 2019.

Spanish Grand Prix Travel Guide

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.

Race Facts – Spanish Grand Prix

History, facts and background of the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya outside Barcelona. The next race is on May 9-12, 2019.

Monaco Grand Prix Travel Guide

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.

Race Facts – Monaco Grand Prix

History, facts and background of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix.

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.

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.

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.