Hi! We’re Amanda and Elliot!
Welcome to On the Grid Travel! 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 in this F1 travel blog!
Taking you on and off the Formula 1 grid all around the world!
The Latest Posts
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A Quick Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Race Guide
We’re off to the first of two races in Spain, this time for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix (which, yes, in the past has been known as the Spanish Grand Prix). The circuit is well-liked by drivers, and it actually used to host pre-season testing every year until the bulk of testing was moved to the…
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A Quick Monaco Grand Prix Race Guide
The Monaco Grand Prix is not the oldest race on the Formula 1 calendar, but it is arguably the most classic and iconic. In the Monegasque capital of Monte Carlo, F1 cars race through the world’s most recognizable street circuit in a race that every single driver is desperate to win. In the current era…
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Miami F1 Race Tips: 15 Tips for Going to the Miami Grand Prix
The Miami Grand Prix may be one of the newer races on the Formula 1 calendar, but it looks like it’s here to stay, with a contract through at least 2041. Which means there’s a good chance that you might end up considering going to this race! Going to the Miami Grand Prix is like…
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A Quick Canadian Grand Prix Race Guide
The Canadian Grand Prix is coming! This classic North American race is always a fun one to attend, with a circuit that challenges drivers and a fun atmosphere. The race here is usually fast with lots of heavy braking, with everyone watching out to see if anyone ends up in (yes, in) the Wall of…
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How to Save Money at an F1 Race: 10 Tips for Formula 1 on a Budget
There’s an unfortunate yet incontrovertible truth about Formula 1: it’s an expensive sport. It’s an expensive sport to participate in in any capacity, and it’s an expensive sport for its fans, who spend money on TV subscriptions, pricey team kit, and yes, traveling to F1 races. On the surface, some F1 race weekends might look…
