After Max Verstappen brought the curtain down on a record-breaking Formula 1 season with a 15th win of the campaign in Abu Dhabi, race fans from around the globe are already looking forward to what 2023 has to offer.
For British fans looking to cheer on Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Lando Norris, tickets for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone have been on sale for a number of months - although the fact that general admission is already sold out means paying a hefty premium if you still want to secure a place trackside.
As a result, people are instead looking at alternative options to catch a race in person, and here, we run down a handful of options you might want to think about if if you’re an F1 fan looking to secure your fix…
Italian GP, Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
One of the most historic racing circuits in the world, the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza has been pretty much permanent fixture on the F1 calendar since the World Championship started back in 1950 - with the 1980 race at Imola being the only one held elsewhere.
Monza is the fastest circuit on the calendar, with the Italian race being one of the most popular as Ferrari fans - known as the Tifosi - flocking to the venue to cheer on their team; and doing it pretty vocally…
With the circuit being relatively close to Milan, the city is a great option for those who fancy a trip to the Italian race. Here, you can explore some of the most popular tourist attractions - such as the Duomo of Milan, the Teatro alla Scala and the Castello Sforzesco - or simply enjoy the chance to do some shopping in one of the most fashionable destinations in Europe.
Monaco GP, Monte-Carlo
The race that every driver wants to win, and the one that is still seen as something of a crown jewel on the calendar despite the various new circuits and races being added to the schedule on a regular basis.
Monaco first joined the World Championship schedule in 1955 and has been held every year since, aside from 2020 when it was one of the races to be cancelled as a result of the pandemic.
With the circuit running around the streets of Monte Carlo, action can be at a premium but this is the race to visit if you are looking for some glitz and glamour, and want to try and rub shoulders with the rich and famous.
With accommodation at a premium, packages to visit the race may include the chance to stay in a nearby city such as Nice, or even on a cruise ship sailing around the Mediterranean and which docks near Monaco to catch the race.
Dutch GP, Zandvoort
The Netherlands played host to a round of the Formula 1 World Championship from the 1950s through to the mid-1980s when the company operating the venue ceased trading.
A redeveloped circuit would re-open and host a wide range of racing, but F1 would only return in 2021 - capitalising on the huge following for home hero Verstappen, who has won both races run to date for Red Bull.
Zandvoort’s location on the Dutch coast means the race is one that can be visited from the UK with relative ease although for understandable reasons, you’ll be in the minority if Verstappen isn’t the driver you are planning to support…
The fact Zandvoort is situated less than an hour from Amsterdam means you can base yourself in the Dutch capital city during your visit to the race, opening up the opportunity to visit attractions like the Rijksmuseum, the Heineken Experience and Anne Frank House.
Spanish GP, Circuit de Catalunya
Although the first World Championship race in Spain took place in the 1950s, the Circuit de Catalunya has only been the home of the Spanish Grand Prix since the early 1990s.
For a number of years, the race has been one of the first European events of the season which makes it the first viable option for many British fans who want to visit a race overseas.
Catalunya is one of the most accessible circuits on the calendar thanks to its location close to Barcelona, with the city being home to countless accommodation options and a raft of tourist attractions that you can visit either before or after the event has taken place.
Direct transport links from the city also help to keep costs down, meaning a trip to the Spanish race is a great choice for those working to more of a budget.
Hungarian GP, Hungaroring
Hungary might not be seen as a hotbed of motorsport, but the Hungarian Grand Prix has been a fixture on the F1 calendar since the mid-1980s, with the tight and twisty Hungaroring circuit playing host to one of the most popular races of the campaign with fans.
With no Hungarian driver competing at the highest level of the sport, the race tends to feature a wide range of fans from across Europe who come together to cheer on their favourite driver - including plenty of Britons.
The circuit is little over half an hour away from the centre of Budapest, with the capital city becoming an ever-more fascinating option for a city break - drawing people in with attractions like St. Stephen's Basilica, Buda Castle and the Danube River.
Singapore GP, Singapore
If you want to visit a race but also want to go slightly further afield than Europe, the Singapore Grand Prix is one that will tick plenty of boxes.
Part of the calendar since 2018, Singapore secured a place in F1 history when it played host to the first-ever night race and this remains one of the big selling points for fans who are considering a visit.
Watching cars do battle under lights and seeing sparks fly as the drivers go wheel-to-wheel is a truly memorable experience and the fact that you can then spend time exploring one of the most fascinating cities in Asia only heightens the appeal.