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 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Guide
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the second F1 race taking place in the Gulf States this year, at the high-speed Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Jeddah is the fastest street circuit in the world, and always makes for an exciting race that challenges drivers. From a fan perspective, Jeddah is known for being one of the…
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Tips for Going to an F1 Race: 14 DOs and DON’Ts to Follow
So you’re going to your first Formula 1 race; how exciting!! Seeing F1 cars up close and feeling the electric energy of a race weekend in-person is truly such a rush. BUT, going to a race is a completely different experience to watching one on TV. Formula 1 races happen outdoors, at HUGE tracks that…
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A Quick Bahrain Grand Prix Race Guide
Bahrain kicks off this year’s first F1 race in the Gulf States — and also the first night race of the season! Bahrain is generally a pretty good track for racing action, with lots of chances for overtakes. It’s also used for pre-season testing now, so it’s a track the drivers and teams are pretty…
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A Quick Japanese Grand Prix Race Guide
Get ready for sakura blossoms and polite vibes, because it’s time for the Japanese Grand Prix! The Japanese GP is usually one of the more affordable races on the F1 calendar each year, it’s a favorite track for a lot of drivers, and the GA experience is actually pretty good here! Here’s your mini Japanese…
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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…
