F1 Paddock Club Prices by Circuit: Cheapest to Most Expensive
The Formula 1 Paddock Club is the official trackside hospitality programme run by Formula 1 at every Grand Prix. What you get is broadly the same at each round: a suite above the pit lane, an open bar, chef-prepared catering and a pit lane walk. What you pay is not. The cheapest Paddock Club options cost less than half of the most expensive ones for a comparable three-day package.
This page lists an approximate three-day, per-person Paddock Club price for every Grand Prix on the 2026 calendar, ranked from the cheapest round to the most expensive, with a short note on what sets each round’s price. It then explains the price range, the package types on sale and the questions people ask most often about Paddock Club costs.
Paddock Club prices by Grand Prix, cheapest to most expensive
| # | Grand Prix | Approx. price per person, 3 days* | What sets the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azerbaijan | $5,800 | Street race, but a small hospitality market and lower travel demand keep it the cheapest round. |
| 2 | Belgian | $6,000 | Big permanent circuit with plenty of hospitality space. High supply keeps the price low. |
| 3 | Chinese | $6,100 | Early-season flyaway with modest demand from international travellers. |
| 4 | Austrian | $6,200 | Rural circuit with large capacity and low running costs. |
| 5 | Spanish (Barcelona) | $7,300 | Long-running European round with wide hospitality supply and mid-level demand. |
| 6 | Hungarian | $7,400 | Affordable host city. Steady European demand keeps it in the lower half. |
| 7 | Bahrain | $8,000 | Early-season Gulf round. Regional corporate demand lifts it above the European budget rounds. |
| 8 | São Paulo | $8,200 | Late-season race with strong local demand and limited premium space. |
| 9 | Japanese | $8,300 | Passionate home crowd and long-haul travel demand from Europe and the US. |
| 10 | Qatar | $8,400 | Small capacity, Gulf pricing, late in the season. |
| 11 | Saudi Arabian | $8,900 | Night street race with premium Gulf pricing. |
| 12 | British | $10,000 | Home race for most teams and very high demand. Large capacity keeps it out of the top tier. |
| 13 | Dutch | $10,000 | Compact circuit with limited hospitality space. Sells out fast. |
| 14 | Italian | $10,000 | Ferrari’s home race. Historic circuit with a small paddock footprint. |
| 15 | Canadian | $10,200 | Popular city race with strong travel demand from the US. |
| 16 | Mexico City | $10,200 | One of the largest crowds of the year and strong local demand. |
| 17 | Singapore | $11,800 | Night street race in an expensive city with a small hospitality footprint. |
| 18 | Abu Dhabi | $12,200 | Season finale in a premium market. Title-decider demand. |
| 19 | Las Vegas | $12,400 | Purpose-built street race with premium US pricing and high running costs. |
| 20 | Miami | $13,200 | US street race positioned as a premium event from its first year. |
| 21 | United States (Austin) | $13,200 | The biggest US crowd and strong corporate demand. |
| 22 | Australian | $15,400 | Season opener with long-haul travel demand. Sold locally as the Podium Club. |
| 23 | Monaco | $15,500 | The smallest paddock and the highest demand on the calendar. |
* Prices are approximate. They are based on published 2025 “from” prices for the cheapest three-day Paddock Club package at each round, converted to US dollars at the March 2025 exchange rate and rounded to the nearest $100. Actual prices change with demand and booking date.
The cheapest round is Azerbaijan at about $5,800. The most expensive is Monaco at about $15,500. The median round is about $10,000, which is where Silverstone, Zandvoort and Monza sit.
The cheapest Paddock Club options
Four rounds sit clearly below the rest of the calendar: Azerbaijan, Belgium, China and Austria. All four come in around $6,000 for a three-day package. Two more, Barcelona and Hungary, sit just above at around $7,300 to $7,400. Together these six rounds make up the affordable end of the Paddock Club calendar.
- Azerbaijan (Baku). The cheapest Paddock Club on the calendar. Baku is a street race, which usually pushes prices up, but the local hospitality market is small and international travel demand is lower than at the European rounds.
- Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps). One of the largest circuits on the calendar, with generous hospitality space. Supply keeps the price down even though the race itself draws big crowds.
- China (Shanghai). An early-season flyaway. Demand from European and American travellers is modest, and the circuit has a large hospitality building.
- Austria (Spielberg). A rural permanent circuit with low running costs and plenty of room. Prices stay low despite a strong European crowd.
- Spain (Barcelona). A long-standing European round with a wide hospitality offer. Demand is steady rather than intense.
- Hungary (Budapest). An affordable host city keeps costs down. Budapest is also one of the easier European rounds to reach and stay in.
The package at these rounds is the same Paddock Club product as at the expensive rounds. The suite, the catering, the open bar and the pit lane walk do not change. The lower price reflects lower demand and higher supply, not a lesser product.
The most expensive Paddock Club rounds
The top of the table is dominated by street races in destination cities and by the two rounds that bookend the season. Monaco and Melbourne sit at around $15,500. Miami and Austin follow at around $13,200. Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi complete the top six at just over $12,000.
Monaco is the clearest case. The paddock is the smallest on the calendar, hospitality space is limited by the harbour and the streets, and demand is the highest of the year. Miami and Las Vegas were priced as premium events from their first editions. Abu Dhabi carries season-finale demand, and Melbourne carries season-opener demand plus long-haul travel from Europe and Asia.
What drives the price range
The spread is driven by demand and location more than by what is included. Street races in destination cities sit at the top: Monaco, Miami, Las Vegas and Austin. Established European rounds with large permanent circuits sit in the middle: Silverstone, Monza, Zandvoort and Montreal. Flyaway rounds with lower local demand and rounds with large hospitality capacity sit at the bottom: Baku, Shanghai, Spielberg and Spa.
Four factors explain most of the difference between rounds:
- Demand. Rounds with a strong local fan base, a title decider or a destination city sell out earlier and price higher.
- Capacity. Circuits with a large permanent hospitality building can sell more places, which holds prices down. Street circuits and compact circuits cannot.
- Local costs. Running a hospitality operation in Monaco, Singapore or Las Vegas costs more than in Spielberg or Budapest.
- Timing. Within a round, prices rise as race day approaches and as the cheaper allocations sell out. The same suite costs more in the final weeks before the race than it did at launch.
What every Paddock Club package includes
The core package is set by Formula 1 and is consistent across the calendar. It includes:
- A hospitality suite above the pit lane and team garages, with a view of the start-finish straight.
- An open bar for the day, including champagne, wine, beer and soft drinks.
- Chef-prepared lunch and food stations throughout the day.
- A pit lane walk at set times during the weekend.
- Entertainment such as the Paddock Club truck tour, simulators and driver or ambassador appearances.
- Access to the Paddock Club lounge areas.
Some rounds add extras such as a paddock tour or private parking. The differences between rounds are small compared with the differences in price.
Package types
- Three-day weekend. The standard Paddock Club package covers Friday practice, Saturday qualifying and Sunday’s race. The table above uses this package.
- Single day. Some rounds sell Saturday-only or Sunday-only access. A single day costs less than the weekend package, but not proportionally less.
- Team suites. Ferrari, Red Bull, Mercedes, Alpine and other teams sell their own suites inside the Paddock Club building. These add garage tours, driver appearances and team merchandise, and cost more than the standard suite.
- Local variants. Melbourne sells its Paddock Club tier as the Podium Club through the race promoter. Las Vegas sells its Paddock Club directly through the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
How to pay less for the Paddock Club
There is no discount version of the Paddock Club. The way to pay less is to choose the round, the package and the timing with care.
- Choose a lower-demand round. The six rounds at the top of this page cost less than half of Monaco for the same product.
- Book at launch. Prices are lowest when a round first goes on sale and rise as allocations sell out.
- Take the standard suite. Team suites cost more. The view, the bar and the catering are the same in the standard Paddock Club suite.
- Consider a single day. If the race is what matters, a Sunday-only pass at a mid-priced round can cost less than a three-day pass at a cheap one.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Paddock Club?
Azerbaijan is the cheapest Paddock Club on the current calendar at about $5,800 per person for three days. Belgium, China and Austria follow closely at around $6,000 to $6,200.
How much does the Paddock Club cost on average?
The median round is about $10,000 per person for three days. Prices run from about $5,800 at the cheapest round to about $15,500 at the most expensive.
Is the Paddock Club the same at every race?
The core package is the same at every round: a suite above the pit lane, open bar, catering and a pit lane walk. Small extras vary by circuit. The price varies far more than the product.
Does the price include travel and hotels?
No. Paddock Club prices cover hospitality and circuit access only. Flights, hotels and transfers are separate.
Why is Monaco so much more expensive than Baku?
Both are street races. Monaco has the smallest paddock on the calendar, the most limited hospitality space and the highest demand of the year. Baku has a small local market and lower travel demand. Same product, opposite market conditions.