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October 14, 2025
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One of the first decisions you'll have to make when organizing your Formula 1 trip is whether to purchase a single-day ticket or a weekend pass. Depending on your schedule, budget, and desire to experience the full race weekend, both options offer benefits.

The features of each ticket type, when they make sense, and how to choose the best one for you are explained here.

What a weekend pass includes

A weekend pass usually covers 3 days (Friday–Sunday), though some events add Thursday pit walks or extras. With a pass, you’ll get:

  • Access to all Formula 1 sessions — Friday practice, Saturday qualifying or Sprint, and the Sunday race.
  • Entry to support series like Formula 2, Formula 3, Porsche Supercup, or F1 Academy, depending on the event.
  • Access to fan zones, entertainment areas, and concerts across multiple days.
  • Reserved seating for the whole weekend if you choose a grandstand.

For fans who want the full F1 festival experience, a weekend pass is the best way to maximize track time and enjoy everything that comes with it.

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What single-day tickets offer

Single-day tickets are available for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. They’re the cheapest way to get inside the circuit but only cover that day’s action.

  • Friday tickets: Often the lowest cost, with practice sessions (or Sprint Qualifying at Sprint weekends). Some circuits, like Silverstone, even let kids under 11 in for free on Fridays with a paying adult.
  • Saturday tickets: Focused on qualifying or the Sprint race, plus support series action.
  • Sunday tickets: The most expensive day, since it includes the Grand Prix itself.

If you’re short on time, live near the circuit, or mainly want to see the race itself, single-day tickets can be the most practical choice.

Sprint weekends: why Friday and Saturday matter more

At traditional race weekends, Friday is usually just practice — fun but not essential. But at Sprint weekends, Friday and Saturday carry more weight:

  • Friday has Sprint Qualifying.
  • Saturday features the Sprint race plus Grand Prix qualifying.

Sprint races are planned for Shanghai, Miami, Montréal, Silverstone, Zandvoort, and Singapore in 2026. Tickets for these events are more affordable than those for a typical weekend because they provide you with actual racing action on Friday or Saturday.

Support series: extra value in a weekend pass

Weekend passes allow you to watch Formula 2, Formula 3, or F1 Academy if you like to see the stars of the future. There is a lot of wheel-to-wheel action because these categories typically run two races each, usually on Saturday and Sunday.

A weekend ticket offers far more value than a single-day admission for fans who want continuous track action.

Cost comparison: examples from recent races

  • Silverstone 2026:
    • Friday GA – £99 (kids under 11 free)
    • Sunday GA – £229–£379
    • 3-day GA – £269–£419
  • Australian GP (Albert Park):
    • Friday Park Pass – A$90
    • Saturday Park Pass – A$160
    • 4-day Park Pass – A$385
  • Las Vegas GP:
    • Friday GA – from US$50
    • 3-day GA – around US$425–470

The pattern is clear: Sunday is the most expensive day, while weekend passes spread the cost across multiple days and often deliver better overall value.

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Pros and cons at a glance

Weekend pass:
✅ Maximum track time and entertainment
✅ Better value per day
✅ Reserved seat all weekend if grandstand
❌ Higher upfront cost
❌ Harder to justify if you can’t attend all days

Single-day ticket:
✅ Cheapest entry option
✅ Good for locals or time-limited fans
✅ Fridays and Saturdays offer great value at Sprint weekends
❌ Miss out on extra sessions and concerts
❌ Sunday-only tickets are often expensive

Making the choice easier with Fastway1

It can be difficult to compare tickets, particularly when there are variations in format and seating arrangements. Fastway1 simplifies this by allowing you to quickly filter between weekend passes and single-day tickets. Fastway1's system clearly lays out your options so you don't waste time clicking through multiple sites, whether you're looking for the best-value 3-day GA, the cheapest Friday entry, or a premium Sunday seat.

To sum up

A weekend pass is well worth the money if you want to experience Formula 1 in its entirety, particularly during Sprint weekends or at circuits with busy support schedules. A single-day ticket, especially on Friday or Saturday, can still give you a taste of F1 without breaking the bank if you're pressed for time or money.

Select the option that best suits your weekend needs by using Fastway1 to compare all of your options in one location.

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