The Bahrain GP was a great mix of racing and entertainment. We watched from Turn 1, which offered great views of the action, and getting there was easy with free shuttles from the city. The fan zone was lively with go-karting, simulators, live music, and local food stalls.
Watching under the floodlights gave the race a unique atmosphere, and everything from the facilities to the organization all ran smoothly. A well-rounded, memorable F1 weekend and would go back.
I have the following tips for you if you wish to attend the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix in person having attended previous editions in person.
1. Members of the public and attendees are strongly advised to take the MRT to get to and from the F1 event area. Using road transport such as driving, taxis, private hire vehicles and buses is strongly discouraged due to the inevitable congestion from road closures. The same advice about members of the public and attendees being strongly encouraged to take the MRT to and from the event area instead of road transport also applies to events where crowds will likely gather such as F1, NDP, NDP Rehearsals, New Year Eve Countdown, CNY Eve Countdown and Chingay.
2. Do expect long queues in the open for security procedures.
3. It is going to be very noisy so it is important to bring along and use ear protection.
Other than the 3 tips above, I had a great time attending the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix in person.
The racing and atmosphere are great fun!
The British fans are always a great laugh and muck in!
However, the pricing and what you get for it could be better.
The field car parking, especially in the wet is still a very big issue.
Access too and from the track in the single lane roads, is also still an issue.
Accessibility for people who have trouble walking is also an issue.
(People have advice, and wanted to help but not everyone had all the necessary information...)
This is what brings my rating down to A 3 star - Can definitely do better.
I'm sorry to be so harsh, but it's because I know it's in you guys to fix all these points.
Come on, I know you can do it!
The 2024 was a mixed bag. Action on track was great and the changeable weather helped make for a great race but wasn't so good for us spectators in general admission!
Gilles Villeneuve is a beautiful circuit but it is very crowded and moving around can be difficult. They have put up a lot of blue covering on fences in places which limits places to watch - I haven't see this done at other F1 tracks and makes it even header to get a good spot if you don't have a reserved seat. We got up extra early on race day to ensure a GA spot - people who came mid-morning were a bit stuck in finding places to view.
I think they need to try and do more for GA customers or limit tickets. If you can afford grandstand tickets I would recommend it.
We watched from Tribune 1 and the view was REALLY good! Also tv screens helped to see what was happenign in other parts of the track. Seating could be a bit more spacious but not a big issue.
Great drive by Max and plenty to stay entertained and the weather 🌧️ didn't really bother us except when trying to get in and out things were quite slow. We used the metro to get there and back, which is busy but okay, but some grandstands seem a long walk from it.
Toilets and food lines were pretty food for a big event and food reasonably priced.
I went in 2024 and it was my third F1 race. It's very different from more traditional circuits in Europe but I enjoyed the novelty. We were in Turn 18 shaded section and I REALLY recommend getting under shade if you can afford it as can get uncomfortable in heat.
Food and drink in good supply and fast but at premium prices like you expect at these events.
You can't walk around the whole track like at dedicated circuits.
Area around the circuit isn't that interesting so I would recommend choosing hotel based on other factors and putting up with the travel. Took about an hour for us to get in each day from near South Beach.
Had a great time at the 2024 race. We watched from the Main grandstand, good view of the pits and start line. It was busy but not completely full.
The circuit itself is impressively clean - even the toilets!! Beats Silverstone 😂 Food was fine but expensive like all big events.
We were going to drive but found a bus stopped at our hotel which made things nice and easy. Slow to get out and a bit confusing so on the second and third days we waited longer for the crowds to calm down before leaving.
Amazing!! Vegas knows how to put on a show! Sat on main straight - good views. VERY expensive though but it is vegas. Think will keep getting better and could be one of the best in time
Having been to COTA before, I was excited to have an F1 on the east side of the US! I was a little bit unsure what to expect going in having read all the media about local opposition and drivers unhappy but when I arrived all I found was excited and enthusiastic people even some Vegas residents I met! I heard Thursday night was a bit of a fiasco from the drain cover coming off, but I only attended on Saturday's race. I was in SG3 near the Sphere and had a pretty good view of the track and whole area was lively and busy. Overall racing was good for a street circuit and I really enjoyed the night even with a late start! Maybe moving it 1 hour earlier would have been better from my perspective. I'm glad I went and would definitely go again.
A mixed bag! Navigating to the event was like trying to find the end of a Vegas buffet line. Once in, the everything was fantastic! The cars and crowd!
But seriously, getting kicked out during FP2? That soured the mood. Food was alright but nothing spectacular. Loved the racing action but the organizers need to iron out the kinks especially considering the prices.
Well done to Max! Ferrari for 2024!!!
Las Vegas sure knows how to throw a party, and the F1 GP was no exception! The atmosphere was electric with excited fans buzzing all around. Had a bit of a hiccup on Thursday but it's a new race. Food could've been better for the price we paid, and maybe more variety wouldn't hurt. But the those cars zooming by under the Vegas lights? Unforgettable! Would I come back next year? Bet on it!
I've been a formula 1 fan for years and attending the Belgian Grand Prix was ticking off a bucket list item. The entire event felt like a festival of speed. Great crowd in Gold 3 and Eau Rouge is the place to be.
Yes, amenities could be better and maybe more screens for those at the back but the thrill of the race overshadows these small hiccups. It's not just the racing, it's the energy, and it sweeps you away - even my wife loved it who doesn't follow racing. For a die-hard F1 fan, Spa is the Mecca and this pilgrimage is a must!
Was rooting for Max the entire time, he's unstoppable. The view from Eau Rouge - do it. Not as much merchandise as hoped and was overpriced even for F1 but picked up a cap to remember. 10/10 would go again
Just WOW!!! Best day EVER! Circuit de Spa is iconic and the race didn't disappoint. Atmosphere was electric, crowd was wild. Pricey food and drinks but that's expected. Good to see Lewis (nearly!!) on the podium, what a legend! He'll be back! Getting out of the parking lot was a bit of a nightmare, but that's F1. Can't wait for next year! #F1isLife
Okay so here's the thing... the race itself - top-notch. You see the cars up close, the sound, the speed - it's something that you can't get from the TV. But the facilities... toilets - a disaster! Lines were soooooo long and disgusting. I know it's Spa but c'mon, this is a major event - they should sort it out! 🤢
Traveled all the way from Italy. Honestly, quite disappointed. Missed the start because of the traffic. Bronze is super crowded & couldn't see much. Heard more than I saw. Not great for the money spent.
This experience was maximum fun and excitement, made all the better by the excellent organization of the facility
2023 was my third time at Silverstone so I have a pretty good idea now how it all works. The circuit felt a busier than previous years, maybe they've added more capacity? That said, most queues still moved fairly efficiently like getting in, grandstands, toilets etc. so they did a good job on that front.
Weather was a bit cloudy at times but held out and race day was fine. Race was good but not as eventful as others in last few years. Felt sorry for Lewis but great to see Nando doing so well!
Plenty to see and do around circuit outside of racing. We didn't stay until the evening concerts so can't comment on those. Food is usual range of temporary catering you'd expect, there's a fair number of options but always a little pricey at these type of events.
Downside was mobile reception - struggled to get internet access. Leaving on Sunday by car was also very slow. But these types of things are difficult when you have so many people in a small area.
Overall a good experience, will wait to see what happens with prices to decide on 2024 as the 2023 pricing went a bit crazy with it changing so quickly last year.
Went with my partner on Sunday and we loved our seats in Luffield. The view was fantastic and near the f1 village and lots of food and drink vendors nearby to suit all tastes. The race markers were also really friendly and a positive atmosphere everywhere. I took 1 star off because of the amount of queues, particularly for bathrooms and the car park in and out - I know it's a challenge for a big event but think this could have been managed better. Otherwise a great day.
The race was brilliant and atmosphere from the fans. Dampener put on by park and ride as bus got lost and so we were delayed - not sure how that happens!!! Pleased to have done it but it is very expensive and even more in 2023 and not sure I can justify the cost to go regularly.