Canadian Grand Prix: Attending the F1 Race in Montreal

In June, I flew to Montreal to attend the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, visit my friend Jodi, and get to know the city better.

Before moving to Austin, Texas in 2016, I wasn’t at all familiar with F1 racing. The idea of traveling to see a car race had never occurred to me.

I’d visited Monaco and seen the famous Fairmount hairpin turn, but only because it’s where I got picked up for my Ferrari driving experience.

Austin, however, is host to the annual US Grand Prix every October, so I’ve been twice now with a friend who is a huge fan.

Experiencing a Formula 1 race in person doesn’t get any cheaper than watching it in your city for the cost of a general admission ticket ($100) and an Uber ride.

The weather was beautiful for both races, and while I didn’t have a favorite driver or team, it was a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

What began as a curiosity in my backyard turned into a growing interest in following Formula 1. 

Naturally, I began thinking about where else I could…