It depends on the race. Some races have historically been very popular and sell out quickly, while others rarely sell out. Spectator capacity also varies considerably, with some circuits only offering access for up to 50,000 fans per day (Monaco, Bahrain) and others (COTA, Silverstone) able to accommodate up to 150,000 fans per day.
But with rising interest in Formula 1 thanks to the Netflix series “Drive to Survive” and many fans keen to return to the track after the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for F1 tickets has never been higher! The recent sell out success of the United States Grand Prix at COTA, as well as pre-sale tickets for the inaugural 2022 Miami Grand Prix selling out in less than one hour, are just two examples of rising interest in attending live Formula 1 events.
The other advantage of buying early, apart from saving money (see above) is that you will be more likely to secure the seats you want. Popular grandstands at some races do sell out well in advance. As well as securing your tickets and flights (if applicable) early, we also recommend securing your race weekend accommodation well in advance, and with free cancellation, from our partners Booking.com.