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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How to Plan an F1 Trip & Go to Your First Formula 1 Race
So you’ve caught on to the Formula 1 hype. Maybe you’ve binged all the drama of “Drive to Survive” on Netflix; maybe Brad Pitt drew you in in the F1 Movie; maybe you’ve just gotten caught up in the glitz and glamour of F1 on social media; or maybe you’ve been a fan forever! Regardless…
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An F1 Arcade Review: Everything You Need to Know about Going to an F1 Arcade
Looking to keep the Formula 1 excitement alive even when there aren’t any live races to watch? Then you should definitely check out an F1 Arcade! These Formula 1-themed sim racing bar-cades have been popping up all around the world since 2022 — and there might be an F1 Arcade near you! Read on for…
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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…
