F1 Grand Prix: What, When and How

Catch some speed and thrill at one of the best locations for the travellers

 
F1 Grand Prix: What, When and How

If you are a kind of traveller who likes to spice up the wanderlust with some thrill, then you should definitely add a Grand Prix event to your bucket list. An exclusive race of the best in cars, 2018 holds the promise of the event in a myriad of picturesque locations and luxurious venues.

So, what is a Grand Prix event?

Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing that is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the premier forms of racing around the world since its inaugural season in 1950.

The word Formula stand for the rules that govern the participants and their cars. Grand Prix, which is French for Grand Prize is the series of races that are held at different locations through out the year as a part of the world championship.

Formula One cars race at speeds of up to approximately 375 km/h (233 mph) on some of the best race courses of the world. While Europe is the sport’s traditional base, and hosts about half of each year’s races, the sport’s scope has expanded significantly and an increasing number of Grands Prix are held on other continents

When are the Grand Prix held?

In 2018, they will be held at some of the choicest locations around the world. Beginning from Melbourne, Australia in March, Bahrain and Shanghai in April, to Azerbaijan and the whole of Europe and Canada throughout the year. You can schedule a visit to some of the best cities in 2018 for an opportunity to experience the speed and thrill of a F1 Grand Prix event.

Grand prix will be held in monte-Carlo, Monaco in May 2018.

Monte-Carlo Monaco Grand Prix
Monte-Carlo Monaco Grand Prix

You can also visit Montreal, Canada for Grand Prix in June.

Montreal Canada Grand Prix
Montreal Canada Grand Prix

Belgium will host the Grand Prix in August.

Belgium Grand Prix
Belgium Grand Prix

After visiting Russia, Italy and Japan, Grand Prix will arrive for the last leg at the Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi.

Yas Marina Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Yas Marina Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

How does one plan a visit to a Grand Prix event?

Usually the event is held over a weekend, with practise races on Friday and Saturday, and the main race on Sunday. You can book tickets on various platform that provide the service. You can also get access to their concerts and club facilities for an exclusive experience.

So, if you plan a trip in 2018, you can chance upon an experience of a lifetime at F1 Grand Prix race.

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