Hi! We’re Amanda and Elliot!
Welcome to On the Grid! I (Amanda) am a journalist-turned-travel-blogger who married into the Formula 1 fandom, while my husband Elliot was born into it with a British dad. Sundays are F1 days in our house – though, let’s be honest, so are all the other days of the week! We’re excited to take you On the Grid (and beyond!) all around the world.
Taking you on and off the Formula 1 grid all around the world!
The Latest Posts
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A Quick Chinese Grand Prix Race Guide
After a few years of not running, we’re back to having the Chinese Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar! The Chinese GP is often one of the more affordable ones on the F1 circuit, though popular with fans in Asia — meaning tickets sell out fast! Here’s your mini Chinese Grand Prix race guide,…
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How to Take F1 Factory Tours and Visit Team Headquarters
Curious about learning more about Formula 1 teams directly from the source? Well, short of having an in with a team or an engineering degree of your own, your best bet might be to visit some of the F1 team headquarters and factories! Not every F1 team opens up its factory or headquarters to visitors,…
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A Quick Australian Grand Prix Race Guide
Welcome to Australia, and the traditional Formula 1 season-opener since 1996 (with a few COVID-era exceptions). This race is usually a popular race to attend in-person since it’s held in Melbourne (an awesome city) at the beginning of autumn in Australia. Here’s your mini Australian Grand Prix race guide, including all you need to know…
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6 Best F1 and Ferrari Things to Do in Maranello, Italy
When it comes to dream destinations for Formula 1 fans to travel to, I’d hazard a guess that most of them revolve around going to races. But if you’re looking for a place to go that offers some F1 highlights without a race weekend price tag, then you need to consider Maranello, Italy. This small…
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What to Wear to a Formula 1 Race: Your Ultimate F1 Outfit Guide
Heading to a Formula 1 race soon and wondering what to wear? Well, honestly you can wear whatever you want – but some outfit choices are going to be better than others! I’ve been to a couple F1 races now, and have experienced them in both hospitality suites AND just out around the track. So…
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What a Red Bull Ring Track Tour in Austria is Really Like
When it comes to tracks on the Formula 1 race calendar, Red Bull Ring in Austria has become a fan favorite thanks to its picturesque location in the Austrian countryside, the layout of the track, and all the modern facilities. But if you can’t make it to Spielberg for the Austrian Grand Prix, there’s good…
