2026 F1 travel planner
Go for the race.
Stay for the city.
Build a race trip that goes beyond the grandstands. Explore the remaining F1 destinations, connect your airport arrival to your city stay, and make room for a layover or stopover worth remembering.
Find your race weekend ↓Calendar checked 28 September 2026 · Independent travel planning by EpicLayover
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Which city will you cheer in?
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Malaysia · Asia
Sepang / Kuala Lumpur
Skyline evenings. A full race weekend.
Sepang International Circuit
Airport planning: KUL
Official event name: Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The destination is Sepang, Malaysia.
Choose your base around your priorities: circuit access or Kuala Lumpur sightseeing. Plan those journeys separately.
Make it a longer trip
Use your extra day for a Kuala Lumpur city outing rather than squeezing it between track sessions.
Use the city guide to shape your sightseeing. Confirm current transport and entry requirements for your own itinerary.
Enter your destination and dates on the partner site. Pickup availability varies. Circuit transport is a separate arrangement.
Singapore · Asia
Singapore
Night racing. Another day to explore.
Marina Bay Street Circuit
Airport planning: SIN
Match your hotel and walking route to your ticket entrance. A nearby address does not guarantee a direct route during the event.
Make it a longer trip
Add a separate day for neighbourhood food stops and the waterfront.
Use the city guide to shape your sightseeing. Confirm current transport and entry requirements for your own itinerary.
Enter your destination and dates on the partner site. Pickup availability varies. Circuit transport is a separate arrangement.
United States · Americas
Austin
Race for the weekend. Stay for the music.
Circuit of The Americas
Airport planning: AUS
Treat airport arrival and your circuit journey as two separate bookings. Confirm the return arrangement before heading out.
Make it a longer trip
Leave an extra evening for food and music using our Austin guide.
Use the city guide to shape your sightseeing. Confirm current transport and entry requirements for your own itinerary.
Enter your destination and dates on the partner site. Pickup availability varies. Circuit transport is a separate arrangement.
Mexico · Americas
Mexico City
Big race energy. A richer city break.
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
Airport planning: MEX
Check your arrival airport before arranging a pickup. Confirm your circuit gate and the route from your hotel.
Make it a longer trip
Give the city its own day for a neighbourhood walk and a relaxed meal.
Use the city guide to shape your sightseeing. Confirm current transport and entry requirements for your own itinerary.
Enter your destination and dates on the partner site. Pickup availability varies. Circuit transport is a separate arrangement.
Brazil · Americas
São Paulo
The race is only part of the story.
Interlagos
Airport planning: GRU / CGH
Build generous travel margins into your plan and check the airport code on every booking. Avoid a tight flight after the race.
Make it a longer trip
Save a separate day for art and food rather than adding stops to your airport transfer.
Use the city guide to shape your sightseeing. Confirm current transport and entry requirements for your own itinerary.
Enter your destination and dates on the partner site. Pickup availability varies. Circuit transport is a separate arrangement.
United States · Americas
Las Vegas
Lights on. Weekend made.
Las Vegas Strip Circuit
Airport planning: LAS
This weekend ends on Saturday. Ask your hotel about event access and agree on a reachable airport pickup point.
Make it a longer trip
Add a slower day for a meal or show, with time to rest after the race.
Use the city guide to shape your sightseeing. Confirm current transport and entry requirements for your own itinerary.
Enter your destination and dates on the partner site. Pickup availability varies. Circuit transport is a separate arrangement.
Qatar · Middle East
Doha / Lusail
A race weekend with a stopover twist.
Lusail International Circuit
Airport planning: DOH
Choose your Doha base and circuit transport together. An airport transfer does not include the trip to Lusail.
Make it a longer trip
Explore a Doha stopover before or after the event, subject to your flight and hotel eligibility.
Use the city guide to shape your sightseeing. Confirm current transport and entry requirements for your own itinerary.
Enter your destination and dates on the partner site. Pickup availability varies. Circuit transport is a separate arrangement.
United Arab Emirates · Middle East
Abu Dhabi
One finale. More reasons to stay.
Yas Marina Circuit
Airport planning: AUH
Compare a Yas Island base with a city stay. Confirm which airport your itinerary uses before booking your transfer.
Make it a longer trip
Add a city day to the race trip. Check stopover terms before assuming a hotel offer applies.
Use the city guide to shape your sightseeing. Confirm current transport and entry requirements for your own itinerary.
Enter your destination and dates on the partner site. Pickup availability varies. Circuit transport is a separate arrangement.
No weekends match these filters. Try another region or month.
One journey. More to remember.
Fit the city around your race.
Use an overnight or multi-day stay for race attendance. A short airport connection is a separate sightseeing decision, with its own entry requirements and return buffer.
A simple race-trip structure
Arrive with a margin before your first track session. Set aside the event days for racing. Add a separate city day and avoid a tight post-race airport departure.
Planning suggestions, not calculated transfer times or a guarantee you can leave the airport.
Explore stopover programs →Your race-trip checklist
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From arrival to the final lap
Book the details that make the trip.
Choose the services you need for your race weekend and the city time around it.
Find your stay
Compare your city base with your circuit travel plan. Confirm room details, cancellation terms and event access before booking.
Explore Agoda ↗Plan your arrival
Check airport pickup options for your destination. Confirm the meeting point and book circuit journeys separately.
Explore Welcome Pickups ↗Make time for the city
Use your extra day to explore ideas, reviews and experiences beyond the circuit. Check the activity schedule against your race plans.
Explore Tripadvisor ↗Read our city guides →Stay connected
Explore connectivity options for maps, booking confirmations and meeting your driver. Check device compatibility and destination coverage.
Explore Roamless ↗Read the connectivity guide →Travel with less luggage
Explore storage options when hotel check-in and your flight do not line up. Confirm the location, opening hours and collection time.
Explore Radical Storage ↗Review travel insurance
Explore Faye and read our comparison guide. Check eligibility, policy wording, exclusions and cancellation terms for your trip.
Explore Faye ↗Read the insurance guide →Consider device security
Explore Bitdefender security products for the devices you travel with. Check the exact product features and supported devices.
Explore Bitdefender ↗Keep your plan together
Bring flight connections, entry documents and your race-trip checklist together. Keep enough time for each part of the journey.
Open the travel toolkit →Review your checklist →F1 travel questions, answered.
Which F1 races remain in 2026?
As checked on 28 September 2026, eight weekends remain: Sepang in Malaysia, Singapore, Austin, Mexico City, São Paulo, Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The official calendar calls the Sepang event the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Recheck the official calendar before booking.
Can I attend an F1 race during an airport layover?
Do not treat a normal flight connection as a race itinerary. Immigration, luggage, event entry, circuit travel and the return journey all take time. Plan an overnight or multi-day stay for attending a race. For a city visit between flights, assess your actual available time separately.
How does a stopover fit into an F1 trip?
A stopover adds a longer stay between flights. You can use it to explore a connecting city before or after the race destination, or extend your time in the race city itself. Airline rules, fares, entry requirements and hotel offers vary.
Does an airport pickup include circuit transport?
Only if the booked service explicitly says so. Airport-to-hotel transport, hotel-to-circuit transport and your post-race return should each be confirmed.
Does a city hotel provide a view of the race?
Do not assume it does. Confirm the exact room, viewing access, restrictions and any required ticket directly with the property before paying for a race-view stay.
Are stopover hotels always free during race weekends?
No. Check booking eligibility, eligible dates, availability, taxes, minimum stays and event exclusions with the provider.
Is Baku still an upcoming 2026 race?
No. Baku’s 2026 race weekend was 24–26 September. Its city guide remains useful for future visits and layover planning.
Sources: Official 2026 calendar and the official event pages linked in each city card. City inspiration links lead to EpicLayover guides. Calendar last checked 28 September 2026. Reconfirm dates and access before booking.
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