All to know about Formula 1’s first karting experience

The world’s first official Formula 1 karting experience announced this week (22 January) that it will be opening to the public on Tuesday 6 February 2024.  

F1 Drive – London is a new F1 experience located beneath Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’s South Stand as part of a 15-year partnership between the series and the Premier League football club.  

It runs electric karts and has gained accreditation from the National Karting Association, which means the state-of-the-art venue can be used for national championships. 

Ultimately, F1 and Spurs want to create apprenticeship and career opportunities for young people in the area and increase motorsport’s diversity.  

Before then, though, the venue must first open up to the public so here is everything to know and how you can buy tickets for it. 

When does F1 Drive open? 

F1 Drive opens to the public on Tuesday 6 February 2024 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (N17 0AP) in North London. The venue can be accessed by various modes of transport which includes the train, as it is just a five minute walk from White Hart Lane station. Reception for F1 Drive is inside the Spurs Shop where its sessions are tailored to those aged eight and above.  

When can I buy tickets for F1 Drive? 

F1 Drive tickets are on sale from Thursday 25 January 2024 at 10am via f1drivelondon.com ahead of its public opening on Tuesday 6 February. However, from today (24 January), F1 Drive’s pre-sale is available to those who have previously registered via its website, as well as Tottenham Hotspur Season Ticket Holders, One Hotspur Members, Premium Members and F1 Unlocked Members. 

How much does F1 Drive cost? 

F1 Drive offers five separate bookings which all range in price. The cheapest is the ‘sim session’ at £15 where visitors drive a racing simulator to the official F123 video game, so this booking does not involve karting. 

The cheapest session that does involve karting is the ‘rookie racers’ booking at £35 which is aimed at ages eight to 10. Meanwhile, F1 Drive’s most expensive booking is the ‘elite session’ at £85 which aims to offer the most authentic F1 experience with a podium presentation to the top three finishers. 

F1 Drive also offer gift vouchers from £20 to £150 which expire after a year, while group and corporate bookings are also available.