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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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…
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18 Things to Know About Going to the USGP Formula 1 Race in Austin (in 2025)
As Formula 1 grows in popularity in North America (and especially within the United States), more and more Americans are becoming interested in the sport – and in going to races. And while there are THREE US races on the F1 calendar for 2025, the the one that’s officially known as the United States Grand…
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13 Former F1 Tracks that are Still Worth Visiting
We’ve already covered all the current Formula 1 race tracks and which ones you can visit/tour outside of race weekends. But what about some of the famous tracks that *used* to host F1 races and don’t anymore, but are still worth going to see? We’ve got a list of those, too! Here are the best…
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Is the Formula 1 Exhibition Worth It? (An Honest F1 Exhibition Review)
Is the Formula 1 Exhibition coming to a city near you soon? And, if it is, are you wondering whether it’s worth getting tickets to see? Lucky for you, Elliot and I have done the research for you (it’s a tough job, we know). We went to the F1 Exhibition when it was in London,…
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Is Paddock Club Worth It at a Formula 1 Race? An F1 Paddock Club Review
The Paddock Club is a premium VIP experience available at all Formula 1 races. After experiencing the Paddock Club for myself at the US Grand Prix in Austin, I’ll give you my full Paddock Club review, including whether or not I think it’s worth it! In our post-vaccine euphoria in 2021, my husband Elliot and…
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