Best F1 Races You Can Do Without a Car

Monaco is the most walkable race on the calendar. The circuit runs through the streets of Monte Carlo. Trains from Nice (20 min) drop you within walking distance of the track.

Jean-Drapeau metro station is a 5-minute walk from the gates. The Montreal metro runs extended hours on race days. No car needed at any point.

Multiple MRT stations (City Hall, Promenade, Esplanade) are within a few minutes' walk of circuit gates. The entire city is walkable and well-connected by metro.

The circuit is in Albert Park, a short tram ride from the city centre. Trams are free in Melbourne's CBD zone. Walking from the city is also realistic (30 min).

The Baku City Circuit runs through the old town and waterfront. Most race-week hotels are within walking distance. Taxis are cheap as backup.

Madrid's 2026 street circuit is designed around the IFEMA convention centre area, served by metro. Madrid has one of the best metro systems in Europe.

The track goes right past the major casinos. If your hotel is on the Strip, you can walk to your gate. The Monorail and ride-shares are easy backup options.

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is along the waterfront. Shuttle buses and taxis connect the main hotel areas. Short distances involved.

Shuttle buses run from Milton Keynes and Northampton. There is no train station at the circuit. Most fans drive and use official parking. Public transport is doable but takes planning.

Direct trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Zandvoort aan Zee take 30 minutes. The circuit is a 10-minute walk from the station. Cars are actively discouraged — train is the expected way in.

Trains from Milano Centrale to Monza take 15 minutes. From Monza station, shuttle buses run to the circuit inside the park. It works well but involves a transfer.

RENFE trains run from central Barcelona to Montmeló (40 min). From there it's a 25-minute walk or a shuttle. The circuit is outside the city but reachable without a car.

The Hungaroring is 20km northeast of Budapest. Official shuttle buses run from Deák Ferenc tér. Public bus options exist but are slower. No train to the circuit.

Shinkansen to Nagoya, then the Kintetsu line to Shiroko station (1 hr). Shuttle buses run to the circuit from there. Japan's rail system makes it straightforward despite the distance.

Metro Line 11 runs from central Shanghai to the Anting area near the circuit (1 hr). Shuttles cover the last stretch. Doable by public transport but a long ride.

The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is accessible via Metro Line 9 (Ciudad Deportiva station). It's a 15-minute walk from the station through the park. Affordable and reliable.

CPTM Line 9 has a dedicated Autódromo station that opens on race weekends. From Pinheiros station (connected to metro) it's about 30 minutes. Works well on race days.

Free shuttle buses run from central Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Yas Marina Circuit. Staying on Yas Island means you can walk. No metro to the circuit.

Doha Metro's Red Line runs to Lusail, then shuttle buses cover the last stretch to the circuit. The system was built for the 2022 World Cup and works efficiently.

Spa-Francorchamps is in rural Belgium with no rail connection. Most fans drive or take organised coach trips from Brussels/Liège. Parking is in fields. Public transport is not realistic.

The Red Bull Ring is in a small village in Styria. Shuttle buses run from Graz and Klagenfurt on race days, but most fans drive. Camping on-site is popular and avoids the transport problem entirely.

Circuit of the Americas is southeast of Austin with no public transit connection. Official shuttles run from downtown. Ride-shares work but surge pricing is brutal after the race. Driving + parking is the most common option.

The Bahrain International Circuit is in the desert south of Manama. No public transport. Taxis are cheap, and most hotels arrange race-day shuttles. A rental car is easy but not essential if your hotel provides transfers.