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, and now I’m here to spill the tea on what to expect, and whether I think it’s worth the ticket price or not.
Let’s get into this F1 Exhibition review!
What is the F1 Exhibition?
First things first: The F1 Exhibition is a traveling museum-quality exhibit that showcases many aspects of Formula 1 racing, from the history to the engineering to the drivers who’ve made it so popular. The The F1 Exhibition is traveling around the world, spending a few months in one city before moving on to another.
The exhibition is divided into several different sections, each one weaving in various artifacts, historic video footage, and interactive displays. It’s honestly a feast for the senses for any F1 fan!
Where is the Formula 1 Exhibition?
As of July 2025, the F1 Exhibition is in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, at the De Kromhouthal event center.
Past cities the F1 Exhibition has been in include:
And, due to the exhibition’s popularity, it’s likely to continue touring for quite a while.
In each city, the exhibition is being hosted inside a large event center that’s usually fairly central and easy to reach. (In London, the F1 Exhibition was at the Excel center, which was easily reachable by public transportation.)
F1 Exhibition review: what to expect
I’m not going to give away every single thing you’ll see/experience at the Formula 1 Exhibition, but I do want to give you a little sneak peak so you know what to expect.
How to get tickets
You can get tickets for the F1 Exhibition online; prices vary slightly based on which city is hosting it, but generally you can expect to pay somewhere around $37 USD/32 EUR/$27.50 GBP. You have to book a set entry time, but once you’re in the exhibition there’s really no time limit (other than closing hours).
Note: Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the F1 Exhibition; if you have a larger bag, there are paid lockers at the entrance you can use.
Sections of the exhibition
The main thematic sections of this exhibit include:
- “Once Upon a Time in Formula 1” – following the history of F1 and highlighting some of the sport’s defining moments and biggest personalities.
- “Design Lab” – This part mimics an F1 factory, and takes you behind the scenes of all the engineering that goes into building a Formula 1 car. Did you know that they design the cars basically a full year in advance?
- “Drivers & Duels” – Learn about some of the sport’s biggest rivalries, plus see dozens of helmets and race suits from all the big names.
- “Revolution by Design” – This section gets even more technical, and explores how F1 tech has evolved and innovated.
- “Survival” – See the remnants of Romain Grosjean’s car after his fiery crash in 2020.
- “The Pit Wall” – An immersive video experience that celebrates 75 years of Formula 1.
Throughout every section you’ll see video clips and old interviews; race suits and helmets; full F1 cars from past seasons; and lots to read.
If you’re a museum geek like me, there’s so much to learn here! (For example, did you know that a driver in an F1 car pulls more G-force than an F16 fighter jet pilot?)
Each version of the F1 Exhibition also has one room that focuses on the F1 history in the current host city/country. So, when we went in London, the extra room focused on motorsport in the UK, and the history of Formula 1 at Silverstone especially, which hosted the very first official F1 race – the 1950 British Grand Prix.
Coolest things to see at the F1 Exhibition
This is based on personal preference/interests of course, but a few things we thought were really cool included:
- A quick summary of the history of F1 – I love history, and was interested to learn that open-wheel racing really became popular in Europe in the years leading up to WWII as a reflection of national pride – and also as a form of propaganda.
- Romain Grosjean’s survival cell – Seeing this up close – literally just a burnt out husk of the front end of an F1 car – really hits home how dangerous this sport can be, and how incredible it is that safety standards have improved so much that Grosjean was able to survive this.
- Historic race suits – The evolution of the race suit in the “Drivers & Duels” section was cool to see.
Important to know: The exhibit is largely in English, though the videos will all have subtitles in whatever the host country’s main language is.
F1 simulators
When you book your ticket, there’s an option to add on “The Fastest Lap” simulator experience. If you book this (usually another $15 or so), you’ll get the chance to try out an F1 race simulator. It’s a quick experience (maybe 10 minutes, tops), and you’ll race around the home track (or whatever track is closest to the host city).
Elliot did this in London (and “raced” around Silverstone). Basically you’re just trying to set your own fastest lap and get a few tries around the circuit. You can’t really change up any of the sim settings, though, so this would not be worth it for anyone familiar with sim racing.
Is the F1 Exhibition worth it?
The F1 Exhibition website recommends at least 90 minutes to go through the whole thing. But I’m going to be honest with you: Elliot and I were there for more than 3 HOURS, and probably could have spent even longer!
We read most of the exhibit text, watched/listened to most of the videos, and did all the interactive things. So, 3+ hours of F1 entertainment for under $35? Yeah, I’d say that’s a pretty good value!
I will say, though, that the F1 Exhibition doesn’t really focus on the basics of Formula 1 racing. Yes, it covers the history and early days of the sport, but I felt like the creators kind of assume that anyone visiting already understands how race weekends work, how points are scored, etc. The exhibits focus more on the unique artifacts, videos, and behind-the-scenes info that current fans would (probably) find interesting.
As it was, both Elliot (a lifelong F1 fan) and I (a newer fan within the last decade) really enjoyed the F1 Exhibition, and would recommend going!
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Is the F1 Exhibition something you plan to see if it comes to a city near you?
