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A favourite stopover city for many travellers, here are some Singapore sights and delights you don't want to miss.
Lights out and away we go on our ultimate globe-trotting, grand prix guide that’s guaranteed to get your spirits higher than the speed limit.
From the challenging and exciting circuits of Austin to the enchanting streets of Sao Paulo, join us as we explore the world chasing the adrenaline-fueled magic of Formula 1.
Round 1: Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, 29 February - 2 March 2024
Rev your engines and buckle up for the ultimate driver duel in the desert as the official start of the Formula 1 season rolls into Sakhir, on the island of Bahrain. While on your island escape, take a break from the high energy race day atmosphere and relax while exploring Sakhir Desert on a guided tour or take a day trip to nearby islands for sun soaking and scuba diving. The Grand Prix might be the main event, but the adventure doesn’t stop at the finish line.
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Round 3: Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix, 22 - 24 March 2024
You can’t miss out on the action when it’s going down on Aussie home turf! Support home grown drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Oscar Piastri after jumping on a short, two and a-half hour flight down to Melbourne and heading to Albert Park where early season Formula 1 battles are set to unfold.
If experiencing the fastest cars and most talented drivers in the world isn’t filling your need for speed, check out Melbourne’s new BattleKart experience and take the wheel into your own hands in an augmented reality go-kart experience. Set inside a 3,000m2 warehouse with the nostalgic addition of virtual visuals - you’ll be unleashing your inner Max Verstappen in no time.
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Round 5: Formula 1 Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix, 19 - 21 April 2024
After a four-year hiatus, the Shanghai International Circuit is returning to the Formula 1 lineup, and you won’t want to miss a second of it with Shanghai hosting the first of six sprint races in 2024. Watch drivers test out the track in sleek new regulation cars – a hop, skip and one direct flight jump from Brisbane’s International Terminal.
Travelling with kids? Make a pit stop at Jinjiang Action Park or Shanghai Disneyland nearby to keep the little ones joyriding on cloud nine all trip long. If this is your first time stopping by Shanghai, make the most of the Grand Prix weekend with our first timer’s travel guide to find everything on your bucket list from museums and galleries to local food recommendations.
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Round 9: Formula 1 Grand Prix Du Canada, 7 - 9 June 2024
Experience the thrills of Circuit Gilles-Villenbeuve in Montreal – a speedy track created out of the man-made Notre Dame Island’s roads that pushes drivers to the limit with a heavy-braking hairpin corner followed by a fast straight. Some might recognise this circuit as being home to the Wall of Champions, aptly named after the spills of racing legends Damon Hill, Jacques Villeneuve, and Michael Schumacher in 1999. When you’re not track side, explore the cobblestone city streets and fuel up on local specialties such as poutine, smoked meat, and bagels.
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Round 12: Formula 1 Qatar Airways British Grand Prix, 5 - 7 July 2024
See the technical expertise of drivers pushed to the absolute limit at the O.G. fan-favourite venue, Silverstone Circuit in the United Kingdom. If you’ve been keeping up with the cars, you’ll be waiting to see if there’s a return of the United Kingdom’s national anthem in 2024. Believe it or not, 2023 was the first time since 1952 that “God Saved the Queen/King” wasn’t played at the end of a British grand prix with Dutch and Austrian winners dominating the competition.
Has the anticipation of this year’s grand prix winners left you wanting to spin some wheels of your own? Check out F1 DRIVE, the first official Formula 1 karting experience, located a short drive from Silverstone Circuit at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Round 15: Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix, 23-25 August 2024
Catch Max Verstappen, three-year Formula 1 World Champion, racing in his home fortress Zandvoort, Netherlands. The historic track, Circuit Zandvoort, will be familiar to many due to its iconic feature in John Frankenheimer’s Grand Prix with it being the setting of many legendary Formula 1 moments over the years.
If you’re looking for a break from the action while you’re in town, take a rental bike for a spin and stop by Zandvoort beach for a rest in between races – only a tyres throw from the circuit. Planning to have the Grand Prix as the first stop in your Euro summer trip? Check out our top 10 offbeat destinations to visit in Europe this summer for epic destinations and daytrips along the road less travelled.
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Round 18: Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, 20-22 September 2024
Brace yourself for heart-stopping moments as Singapore’s Marina Bay Street Circuit lights up the darkness with Formula 1’s original night-time circuit. This track is an infamous battleground of nail-biting action, where Red Bull’s 2023 winning streak was shaken.
Though it’s guaranteed to be an epic watch, even through a screen, ditch the TV and catch a direct flight from Brisbane to Singapore to witness the speedy shenanigans first-hand. Don’t forget to put time aside to wander through the dazzling cityscape, the Formula 1 drivers shouldn’t be the only ones who get to explore the streets and eats of Singapore.
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Round 19: Formula 1 Pirella United States Grand Prix, 18-20 October 2024
Gear up for the United States’ Circuit of the Americas in Austin, where fast uphill runs, challenging wide turns and swift overtaking action takes center stage. For the ultimate US experience, snag a seat in the main grandstand on the start-finish straight for in-seat food and drinks, the roar of engines up close, and front row views of American racing culture. After the final lap, chuck on your cowboy hat and explore Austin’s live music scene with live venues all over the city showcasing everything from country and blues to rock and roll.
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Round 21: Formula 1 Lenovo Grande Premio De Sao Paulo, 1-3 November 2024
Marvel at the precision of drivers as they navigate the track's technical middle section, before blasting full throttle down the straight at the finish at Sao Paulo’s Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace. Not only is Brazil hosting the grand prix, but also the penultimate sprint of the season, so strap yourself in for an electric atmosphere and contagious excitement that’ll last long after the main race.
Off the tracks, immerse yourself in carnival-style events thrown by avid Brazilian Formula 1 fans including long nights of dancing, full stomachs from eating, and of course, celebrating the winning countries at one of the last races of the season.
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