Formula 1 Race Day Tips

Watching the F1 Grand Prix live in the race circuitcircuits allow alcohol to be sold and consumed while
provide the adrenaline-rush to your system. Formulawatching the race. Yet, only plastic cups or bottles are
One exemplifies speed, glamour, flair, passion,allowed instead of glass bottles. Most race events are
resounding noise and the frenzied pit activities startingposted with signage on guidelines on alcohol and liquor
from practice day to race day. For a newbie F1intakes. Event security personnel are everywhere to
fanatic, watching the race cars in the circuit needs allcontrol the crowd.
the pointers to enjoy F1.The weather can be unforgiving while watching the
Going to the race circuit is the primary issue for mostrace most especially on race day with lots of
F1 fan during the race week. Traffic, parking spacespectators. Always check on local weather forecast
and transportation will be some major considerationsbefore leaving your homes and hotels. This will give
most especially on race day. If you are a visitor to thetime to bring along covers. Grandstands provide
place, book to a hotel that offers race packages forprotection from the heat of the sun or rain. In hot
their guests. The package often includes transportationweather, it is very important to bring sunglasses, hats
and paid seats in the grandstand for excellent viewing.and sun cream protection for the skin. Waterproof
Local residents will have to deal with traffic problemsgears are needed in rainy weather to avoid getting
and parking space for their vehicle. There are otherwet. In some circuits, the use of umbrellas are
alternatives to reach the circuit. However, each Grandprohibited or with restrictions most especially in the
Prix circuit has its own rules and guidelines for visitorsgrandstands. Log in to most F1 websites where you
over the weekend. Here are some travel options thatcan find weather forecasts from practice to race day.
can be considered in watching the Grand Prix.It is important to have a personal documentation of the
There are circuits that provide free or shuttle busesGrand Prix especially on race day. Pictures, digital
for a fee from bus stations and local towns to theimages and video of the race must be captured in
circuit. There is no advance booking for thiscolors using your cams and video recorders. However,
transportation. Some race circuits can be reached bythere are circuits that set limitations in issuing cameras
public transport. Private vehicles can be used in goingand video during the race due to legal and copyright
to the circuits where most of these offer parkingissues. The race events have sponsors and exclusivity
spaces and facilities. However, private vehicle ownersto some media outfit for news, videos and images of
should consider checking whether there are car passthe race. Professional cameras and video cameras
to be purchased from the event organizers. Trafficare prohibited to be brought along the circuit. Compact
can be very slow due to the influx of visitors and fansand sleek cameras are mostly allowed to the venue.
most especially on race day. Some circuits haveTry checking with the Grand Prix organizer for any
helipads to accommodate helicopters. Other circuitsguidelines on photography and video.
are close to local airports that provide shuttle servicesSeating arrangements for the event are not major
to customers directly to the event. One should alsoproblems if you have tickets in the grandstand.
remember to be patient enough to allow ample time toHowever, general admission tickets have its own
exit the circuit after the race. A lot of people will alsoestablished areas for spectators to 'set up camp'. This
be going out of the circuit after the race.is where the camper-type spectators can pitch tent
Food and drinks are very important to bring along whilebut limited in comfortable seats. Fold-up camping stools
watching the race. There must be ample supplies sinceare worth using in this areas.
food carts, mobile catering vans and stores in theThese tips on watching Grand Prix races live in the
circuit offer higher prices compared to supermarkets.circuit will surely make your time with Formula One
The events on the race track should not be missedworth remembering till the next race day.
because you are busy buying for your food. Most