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On-track activities guide at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
July 6, 2025
The first experience of the Formula 1 race can be unforgettable, especially for the growing fanbase in Asia. Several races on the F1 calendar offer alternate travel, superbly managed venues, and an abundance of rich culture—a veritable triad of first-time visitor friendliness. Here is a guide to some of the most easily accessible Formula 1 races and the best Grand Prix to attend for fans based in Asia looking for their first taste of the F1 live experience.
For first-time fans, the Singapore race is among the simplest to attend. The reason is that Singapore is located right in the heart of Southeast Asia, has very open visa policies, and offers infrastructure that is nothing less than world-class. The actual circuit winds right through the downtown area of the city-state, and there are three subway stops within comfortable walking distance to the main entrance of the track.
Apart from the competition itself, Singapore provides a complete weekend package. The F1 Fan Zone encompasses simulators, interactive games, food stalls, and official merchandise outlets. After sunset, our live concerts further energize the nightlife in Clarke Quay and at the circuit's rooftop venues, such as Ce La Vi and 1-Altitude. For fans wanting more than just a race day experience, bleacher's access gives that person a chance to taste a culture made up of walkable streets and 24-hour food options—all within an earshot of the track.
In 2024, F1 made a triumphant return to Shanghai, and for many Asian motorsports fans, this 2024 race was as much about the reconnecting with not just the sport, but the specific event held in such a well-placed city as Shanghai as it was about what happened on the track. And there was plenty of awesomeness happening on the track of the Shanghai International Circuit. With its combination of fast straights and sharply engineered corners, the 3.387-mile, 16-turn circuit tests cars, drivers, and the nervous systems of fans watching from grandstands positioned as much as 50 feet above ground level.
Following the return of the race after the pandemic, the fans showed up in great numbers, spurred on perhaps by interest in local driver Zhou Guanyu. The burgeoning attention has compelled portly organizers of the race to diversify the experience for attendees, with added entertainment zones and merchandise. For fans of Formula 1 from East or Southeast Asia, Shanghai is both a convenient and lively choice.
One of the most hallowed sites in all of motorsport, Suzuka holds a special place in the hearts of fans and drivers, who consider it among their favorite racetracks. Located in Mie Prefecture, the figure-eight course is accessible through Japan's efficient high-speed rail network, with the majority of spectators funneling through the cities of Nagoya and Osaka.
With a layout that is compact and easily navigable, Suzuka offers an experience that is ideal for first-time visitors looking for something special and memorable. Gone are the days when F1 showed up in the lap of luxury. Now it’s about fan engagement, and Suzuka is as good as it gets for that. There are four different kinds of watching a race from the stands, and the quality of number one seat (first in the main grandstand) is as good as any in the series. There are also a couple of premium options that vary in value and range between good and okay. And there is a good line of sight to what is basically the finale all weekend long.
F1 has shown that it is interested in the future of Southeast Asia, possibly expanding there in the future. This might not happen just the next few years but could be part of F1's agenda for 10- to 15-year cycles, infrastructure permitting. Bangkok is a major city across several metrics and in much of the broader Southeast Asia. With Bangkok as one of its possible central points, a Thailand GP would seem it could attract a good number of fans. That's one factor in its favor.
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