With the Buddh International Circuit still struggling to get its act together for a proper return to the F1 calendar, Indian fans have no choice but to look beyond the subcontinent to get their live motorsport fix. But not all Grand Prix experiences are built the same—some will have you living the good life on a budget, while others will make you reconsider your life choices after checking your bank balance. Here’s a breakdown of the five cheapest and most expensive F1 races to attend from India:
Five Least Expensive F1 Grands Prix to Attend from India:
Bahrain Grand Prix (Sakhir)
• Race Dates: April 11-13, 2025
• Race Tickets: Starting from €174.6 (approximately ₹15,000)
• Flights (Round-trip): ₹27,000 – ₹35,000
• Accommodation (4 Days): Approximately ₹15,000 per person (assuming shared Airbnb)
• Visa: ₹2,000
Proximity to India results in lower flight costs, and the overall expenses are relatively moderate.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (Jeddah)
• Race Dates: April 18-20, 2025
• Race Tickets: Starting from €128.66 (approximately ₹11,000)
• Flights: ₹28,000 – ₹40,000
• Accommodation: Approximately ₹18,000 (budget Airbnb)
• Visa: ₹4,000
Relatively low ticket prices and moderate flight costs make it accessible.
Hungarian Grand Prix (Budapest)
• Race Dates: August 1-3, 2025
• Race Tickets: Starting from €232 (approximately ₹22,500)
• Flights: ₹50,000 – ₹65,000
• Accommodation: Approximately ₹20,000
• Visa: ₹8,000
Budapest offers a cost-effective European race experience with low ticket prices.
Singapore Grand Prix
• Race Dates: October 3-5, 2025
• Race Tickets: Starting from €155.05 (approximately ₹13,500)
• Flights: ₹22,000 – ₹35,000
• Accommodation: Approximately ₹25,000 (budget hotel)
• Visa: ₹2,000
Close proximity to India reduces travel costs, though local expenses are higher.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix (Baku)
• Race Dates: September 19-21, 2025
• Race Tickets: Starting from €487.05 (approximately ₹42,000)
• Flights: ₹45,000 – ₹55,000
• Accommodation: ₹12,000 – ₹18,000
• Visa: ₹4,500
Baku offers a unique experience with relatively moderate costs—a good balance of culture and sightseeing along with one of the most exciting qualifying rounds on the race calendar.
Five Most Expensive F1 Grands Prix to Attend from India:
Las Vegas Grand Prix
• Race Dates: November 20-22, 2025
• Race Tickets: Three-day General Admission starts at $400 (approximately ₹33,600)
• Flights: ₹90,000 – ₹1.2 lakh
• Accommodation: ₹1.2 – 1.8 lakh (due to high demand)
• Visa: ₹12,500
High demand leads to increased accommodation and ticket prices—inflating what's already an expensive destination on the other side of the globe.
São Paulo Grand Prix (Brazil)
• Race Dates: November 7-9, 2025
• Race Tickets: Three-day passes start at €2,302.01 (approximately ₹2 lakh)
• Flights: ₹1.2 – 1.5 lakh
• Accommodation: ₹80,000 – ₹1 lakh
• Visa: ₹8,000
High ticket prices and long-distance travel contribute to this iconic race's overall cost.
Monaco Grand Prix
• Race Dates: May 23-25, 2025
• Race Tickets: Three-day passes start at €1,400 (approximately ₹1.4 lakh)
• Flights: ₹70,000 – ₹1 lakh
• Accommodation: ₹1.5 – 2 lakh (Monaco hotels are notoriously expensive)
• Visa: ₹8,000
• Local Expenses: ₹80,000+
Exceptionally high hotel and ticket prices make this one of the most costly events.
British Grand Prix (Silverstone)
• Race Dates: July 4-6, 2025
• Race Tickets: Three-day passes start at €505.03 (approximately ₹44,000)
• Flights: ₹70,000 – ₹1 lakh
• Accommodation: ₹80,000 (UK hotels are costly)
• Visa: ₹8,000
High accommodation costs and an expensive UK trip overall can add up quickly.
Miami Grand Prix
• Race Dates: May 2-4, 2025
• Race Tickets: Three-day passes start at $1,399 (approximately ₹1.17 lakh)
• Flights: ₹85,000 – ₹1.1 lakh
• Accommodation: ₹1 lakh+
• Visa: ₹12,500
Miami’s glamorous setting, high-profile attendees and high demand make it an ultra-premium race.
