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Quick overview
- Ways to experience: Choose mixed-age shared racing or a competitive Grand Prix format with qualifying and a longer race.
- Additional access: Tickets include the karting track and trackside fan-zone facilities. Food, drinks, merchandise, and transport cost extra.
- Unique experiences: Race a 500m indoor circuit with 17 turns, 2 DRS zones, live timing, and LED steering-wheel race data.
- When to book: Weekend and event-day slots are likelier to fill first. Pre-book to secure your preferred time and avoid walk-up uncertainty.
- Good to know: Plan 1–2 hours total. Age and height rules apply. Waiver, ID, and closed shoes are required.
- Best upgrade: Pick the competitive format for qualifying, grid starts, and podium moments. Choose mixed-age racing only if younger drivers are joining.
Which F1® DRIVE ticket is best for you?
| Ticket type | What’s included | Why choose this |
|---|---|---|
| F1® DRIVE - Mixed Grid | 2 x 15-min races, adult + cadet karts, mixed-speed session | Lower-cost option if your group has mixed ages or abilities; speeds are moderated, so competition is secondary to racing together |
| F1® DRIVE - Elite | 5-min practice, knockout qualifying, 15-min grid-start race | More race structure and competitive pacing, with qualifying and a grid start; pay more for a format closer to a real Grand Prix |
Other experiences at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
| Ticket type | What’s included | Why choose this |
|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tour | Self-guided immersive stadium tour, multimedia device, access to team areas (changing rooms, tunnel, dugouts) | Perfect for football fans and tech enthusiasts who want a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's most advanced multi-use stadiums |
| The Dare Skywalk | 90-minute guided climb, safety equipment/suit rental, glass walkway experience 46.8 meters above the pitch | Ideal for thrill-seekers looking for an adrenaline rush and stunning, panoramic views of the London skyline and the stadium bowl below |
Why experience F1® DRIVE in London
Motorsport heritage in the heart of the capital
London sits at the center of British racing history, and this world-first experience brings elite engineering directly into the city's modern sporting culture, right beneath a premier Premier League stadium bowl.
Your race day begins at a landmark arena
Step inside the futuristic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium complex, where the roar of the crowd is replaced by the hum of electric engines and neon-lit race tracks beneath the stands.
The pulse-pounding rhythm of a Grand Prix
It starts with a professional briefing and gear-up, building anticipation before you hit the grid. You'll master a technical indoor circuit, balancing acceleration down straights with sharp, tactical braking through 17 turns.
Unmistakable, high-octane iconic moments
Activating real DRS boost zones to overtake rivals, watching live telemetry flash across your LED steering wheel, and stepping onto the authentic podium to celebrate your fastest laps like a true champion.
An exclusive perspective on elite sports culture
This goes far beyond standard karting, giving you a rare, immersive feel for Formula 1® steering, physics, and strategy that you simply cannot replicate anywhere else in the world.
Tailor the intensity to your crew
Choose Mixed Grid sessions for a fun, multi-ability family sprint, or upgrade to the Elite package for full-speed adult racing complete with knockout qualifying and a dramatic grid start.
Things to know before booking your F1® DRIVE tickets
Booking window
- F1® DRIVE London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium runs on timed slots, so pre-booking matters more than on-site purchase.
- Weekend and stadium-event times tighten first, and booking ahead secures your session—not faster security or briefing.
- Stadium tours & The Dare Skywalk: Available to book in 15-to-30-minute intervals. Because the venue is a working stadium, availability is heavily dependent on football fixtures and concert dates. On home match days, stadium tours restrict access to the dressing rooms, dugouts, and pitch views, while the Skywalk closes entirely 3 hours before kick-off.
What’s included
- Most F1® DRIVE tickets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium cover the karting session, safety briefing, helmet/suit use, track access, and timed results.
- Stadium tours include a self-guided 90-minute walk with a handheld multimedia device, complimentary headphones, and exclusive access to team facilities and the custom NFL facilities.
- The Dare Skywalk includes a 90-minute guided climb, safety briefing, and mandatory harness/safety gear rental.
- Note
- Food, drinks, merchandise, coaching, and transport are extra.
Entrances & flow
- For F1® DRIVE London, follow your confirmation to the check-in desk, then expect bag checks, waiver signing, and gear fitting.
- Check-in begins at the Tours desk inside the Tottenham Experience (the main megastore) for stadium tours. Arrive 15 minutes early.
- Check-in is at Basecamp (located on Park Lane Square, just behind the Tottenham Experience) for the Dare Skywalk. You must arrive 20 minutes early to complete check-in, use the lockers, and kit up. Late arrivals for the Skywalk or Tours cannot be guaranteed entry or refunded.
Ways to explore
- At F1® DRIVE London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Mixed Grid covers shared adult/cadet racing for ages 8+ from 1.25m.
- Elite is for ages 14+ from 1.5m and adds qualifying plus a race start—book the competitive session.
Age, height, & safety constraints
- F1® DRIVE: Minimum age is 8+ (and 1.25m tall) for Mixed Grid; 14+ (and 1.5m tall) for Elite racing.
- Stadium Tours: Open to all ages (children under 5 enter free). Visitors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- The Dare Skywalk: Minimum age is 8+, and participants must be at least 1.2m tall. Strict adult-to-child supervision ratios apply (e.g., 1 adult to 2 minors aged 8–17). Climbers must weigh under 130kg (21 stone) and be able to fit a 125cm waist harness. Pregnancy is a strict exclusion due to harness safety.
Bags, dress code, & personal gear
- The stadium operates a strict bag policy. Only clear carrier bags (30cm x 30cm) or small personal bags/clutches (21cm x 30cm or smaller) are allowed after an airport-style security search.
- For F1® DRIVE and the Skywalk, no personal belongings are allowed on the track or the roof structure. This includes phones, personal cameras, GoPros, and loose jewellery. The Skywalk provides small complimentary lockers at Basecamp to store your items.
- Closed-toe shoes are mandatory for driving and climbing. Long hair must be tied back securely for both the karts and the Skywalk harness.
Accessibility & practical notes
- The stadium campus is entirely cashless; only major debit/credit cards and mobile payments (Apple Pay/Google Pay) are accepted.
- While the Stadium Tour is fully step-free and pushchair/wheelchair friendly, F1® DRIVE is not wheelchair accessible.
- The Dare Skywalk requires a moderate level of physical fitness to climb steep inclines and exposed stairs. Wheelchair-accessible climbs are available but require filling out a specialised accessible request form with the stadium team in advance.
Policies & rules
- At F1® DRIVE London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, every driver signs a waiver; under-18s need a guardian.
- Bring ID and closed shoes.
- Kart access is case-by-case for mobility, back/neck issues, pregnancy, or similar conditions.
Highlights of your F1® DRIVE London experience
A stadium turned into a race circuit
From the low seat of your kart, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium feels completely reworked for speed. Night-style underlighting traces a 500-metre circuit beneath the stands, while 17 turns and two DRS zones pull your eye forward, making the whole indoor space feel tighter, faster, and more dramatic.
Plan your F1® DRIVE London experience
- Monday to Thursday: 9am to 10pm
- Friday: 9am to 11pm
- Saturday: 8am to 11:30pm
- Sunday: 8am to 8:30pm
Time to spend: Allocate around 1.5 hours to complete your racing session, including briefing, suit-up, two 15-minute track sessions, and the podium celebration.
Best time to visit: Weekday mornings, especially Tuesday to Thursday, are generally quieter. Evenings and weekends fill up fast, so book early to avoid peak crowds. School holidays and stadium event days can be busier.
- Location: Inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’s visitor area in North London; stadium grounds have multiple gates.
Address: 782 High Road, London N17 0BX, United Kingdom | Google Maps
- By train/overground: Nearest station is White Hart Lane (London Overground), less than a 5-minute walk (approx. 400 meters)
- By underground/tube: Nearest access is Tottenham Hale (Victoria Line), connect via Overground or bus for the final leg, total around 20 minutes from central London
- By bus: Bus lines 149, 259, 279, 349 stop at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (Stop N) on High Road, a 1-minute walk to the entrance. Additional nearby lines: 256, 349 from Seven Sisters or Wood Green
- By car: From central London, take the A10 northbound towards Tottenham. Follow signs for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and High Road. Limited on-site parking is available at the stadium’s multi-storey car park (pre-book via stadium site).
- Main entrance: Visitors enter through the Tottenham Experience Store on 750 High Road, London N17 0AP, using the Spurs Shop reception for all F1® DRIVE sessions.
- Accessible entrance: Wheelchair-friendly access is available via the Tottenham Experience Store. Visitors requiring assistance should contact the team ahead of time by email or phone for arrangements.
- Ticket redemption: Present your e-ticket or scan your QR code at reception inside the Tottenham Experience Store. Staff will validate your ticket and guide you to your session.
- Security check: All visitors and bags pass through standard security screening at the Tottenham Experience entrance, following protocols similar to those used for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium events.
- Physical effort: Low-to-moderate effort includes a low kart seat, steering, pedals, and quick turns.
- Weather dependency: The track sits indoors, though matchday transport delays can still affect arrival timing.
- Age or participation constraints: Mixed Grid starts at age 8 and 1.25m; Elite starts at 14 and 1.5m.
- Group size: Public heats usually run with up to about 15 drivers.
- Accessibility notes: Stadium routes include lifts and step-free access, but kart entry stays challenging.
- Experience level: First-timers can join shared heats; pace varies across mixed-ability public sessions.
- Lockers available: Lockers are provided for visitors to securely store personal belongings after changing into race suits and preparing for their karting sessions.
- Toilets & changing: Toilets and baby-changing facilities are accessible within Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, conveniently located near the track and fan zone for all visitors.
- Free Wi-Fi: Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the F1® DRIVE London fan zone and viewing areas, keeping guests connected during their racing experience.
- On-site cafe: An on-site café and bar offers a wide menu of food and drinks, located conveniently next to the track for visitors.
- Changing rooms: Changing rooms are provided with race suits, along with free balaclavas and wristbands upon check-in, ensuring comfort and safety for all drivers.
- Merch store: The on-site merchandise store sells F1® DRIVE London and official F1® memorabilia, offering souvenirs for fans and drivers to remember their racing experience.
- Live displays: Live race data screens, driver tracking, and a full-size F1® car display are featured in the garage area for an authentic motorsport experience.
- Gear: Helmets and race overalls come with the listed karting sessions.
- Race data: Timing screens and Fan Zone displays show lap data and replays.
- Clothing: Light, close-fitting clothes work best under the provided overalls.
- Footwear: Closed-toe shoes are required; sandals, heels, and loose slip-ons do not work.
- Hair & jewelry: Long hair should stay tied back; loose scarves and bulky jewelry slow gear-up.
- Layering: A light outer layer helps for the walk from stations in cooler months.
- Bags: Small bags suit the venue better because storage details remain unclear.
- Cameras: Phones work best from spectator areas; mounted camera rules are not clearly published.
- Briefing: Every session starts with track rules, kart controls, overtaking guidance, and safety instructions.
- Kart type: Electric karts feel smooth and quick while avoiding petrol fumes indoors.
- Medical caution: Back, neck, heart, or pregnancy concerns need operator confirmation before racing.
- Sensory load: Music, lighting, speed, and indoor noise can feel intense at busy slots.
- Track supervision: Marshals monitor each heat and manage incidents during live sessions.
- Driver support: Remote kart control helps staff slow or manage karts when needed.
- Ticket check: A booking QR code or voucher goes to the F1® Drive London reception desk.
- Photo ID: Helpful for age checks and guardian verification at check-in.
- Waiver: Every driver signs a waiver before entering the track area.
- Under-18s: A guardian signature is required for drivers below 18.
- Entry checks: Bag checks plus loose-item and footwear checks may happen before track access.
- Finding the entrance: Booking instructions matter because the exact stadium gate can vary.
Tips & guidelines
- Wear slim, breathable layers rather than bulky jumpers; race suits trap heat and thick hoodies or long coats quickly become uncomfortable once you’re strapped into the kart.
- Long hair needs securing; bring strong hair ties or a buff so helmets fit properly. Remove dangling jewellery and plan to leave phones and wallets in a small zipped bag.
- If you wear glasses, clean them beforehand and tighten frames; contact lenses are often more comfortable under helmets when you’re dealing with wind, vibration, and quick head movements.
- On track, look ahead rather than at the kart nose; brake early, steer smoothly, and let faster drivers pass instead of blocking, which keeps everyone safer and improves lap times.
- The venue’s indoors, but race gear gets warm, especially in summer; bring water, avoid heavy meals right before driving, and skip alcohol so you stay sharp and comfortable.
- Indoor karting can feel loud and high-energy; consider soft earplugs for children or noise-sensitive adults, and step back to the fan zone between sessions if you feel overwhelmed.
- For spectators, upper-level stands in the fan zone provide the widest views of multiple turns and DRS zones, while trackside seating offers close-up action during laps.
- Photos are allowed, but flash and tripods are prohibited. Capture podium celebrations and fan zone moments, but avoid using lighting that could distract drivers or other visitors.
Frequently asked questions about F1® Drive London tickets
Most visitors should allow around 1–1.5 hours on site for a standard session. That covers check-in, waiver, safety briefing, gear collection, waiting for your heat, and racing. Group events or longer race formats can take closer to 2–3 hours.
Standard F1® DRIVE tickets include your booked karting session, safety briefing, use of an F1-inspired electric kart, and safety gear such as a helmet. You also get timed race data and results. Food, drinks, merchandise, transfers, and coaching are not included.
Choose Mixed Grid if you want a shared session for mixed ages and abilities. Choose Elite if you want a more competitive Formula 1-style format with qualifying and a race. Elite is aimed at older, taller drivers and typically costs more.
Kart type is assigned by age and height. Swapping between cadet and adult karts mid-session is not permitted for safety reasons.
They depend on the session you book. Mixed Grid is listed for ages 8+ with a minimum height of 1.25m. Elite sessions are for ages 14+ with a minimum height of 1.5m. Under-18s need a guardian to sign their waiver.
No driving license is needed for standard F1® DRIVE sessions. Beginners can join as long as they meet the session’s age and height rules and attend the mandatory briefing. More advanced Pro-style formats may require prior karting experience.
Lap times are tracked live for both practice and sprint/Grand Prix sessions, then emailed to participants for review and comparison afterward.
Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. You’ll be given safety gear, and some sessions include drivers’ overalls and helmets. Avoid loose scarves, bulky layers, and large jewelry. If you have long hair, tie it back before your briefing and helmet fitting.
Arrive 20–30 minutes before your booked time. That gives you enough time for check-in, waiver completion, gear fitting, and the compulsory safety briefing. If you arrive late, you may miss your heat or lose track time, especially on busy weekends or event days.
Each ticket grants access to the session booked. Multiple sessions require separate tickets, depending on availability and session capacity.
Usually, yes. F1® DRIVE London has spectator or viewing areas where non-racers can watch the sessions. This is useful if part of your group does not meet the height rules or simply prefers not to drive. Space may be tighter during busier time slots.
Spectators must remain in designated viewing areas. Track access is restricted to drivers for safety during the session and podium moments.
Small personal cameras and phones are allowed. Tripods and flash are prohibited near the track for driver safety and distraction prevention.
Public transport is usually the simplest option. White Hart Lane Overground is the nearest recommended station, around a 5–8 minute walk from the stadium. You can also come via Seven Sisters by bus or rail. Driving is less convenient on match or concert days.
The stadium has step-free routes, lifts, and accessible facilities. However, the karting itself requires getting into a low kart and using steering and pedals. Because adaptive-kart details are not clearly published, contact the F1® DRIVE London team in advance if you have mobility or medical concerns.
