Visit F1 Drive Tottenham | A Complete Visitor Guide

F1 Drive at Tottenham Hotspur is a purpose-built, Formula 1–inspired indoor karting experience located within the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium complex. Unlike casual karting tracks, visits run on timed sessions with pre-booked entry slots. Guests rotate through safety briefings, track sessions, and post-race zones in a fixed order. With limited grid sizes and high demand during evenings and weekends, planning ahead helps you choose the right session and manage your visit smoothly.

Navigating your way

Start at the main entrance 👉

Enter through the designated F1 Drive entrance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. All visitors must check in with a valid ticket before their scheduled session time.

Attend the safety briefing 👉

Every experience begins with a mandatory safety briefing. Guests are briefed on kart controls, track rules, flags, and driving etiquette before heading trackside.

Move through the driving sessions 👉

Participants progress through practice, qualifying, and race formats depending on their ticket type. Groups move together without overlap between sessions.

Finish at the post-race area 👉

Sessions conclude in the results and viewing zone, where lap times, race positions, and highlights are displayed before guests exit or explore the stadium concourse.

How to make the most of your time

Visit type	Duration	Route	What you get
Short visit	60-minutes	Check-in to race session to exit	Safety briefing, one driving session, and race result tracking
In-depth visit	90 minutes	Full briefing, practice, qualifying, and race format	Multiple on-track sessions, competitive race structure, and detailed performance data

Handy tips

Arrive early: Checking in 15 minutes before your slot ensures time for briefing and helmet fitting without cutting into track time.
Wear suitable footwear: Closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Heels, sandals, or open footwear are not permitted on track.
Travel light: Lockers are limited. Small personal items are easier to manage during briefing and karting sessions.
Listen carefully during briefing: Understanding flags, overtaking rules, and penalties directly affects lap times and race results.
Plan around events: Matchdays and stadium events can affect access routes, so allow extra travel time when needed.

Before you get there

Here are a few pages worth checking before your visit:

About F1 Drive at Tottenham Hotspur

F1 Drive timings

Location and directions

Know before booking your F1 Drive experience

Booking window: Evening and weekend slots fill quickly and often sell out 3–5 days ahead. Tickets are released online only, and walk-in entry isn’t guaranteed once grid capacity is reached.
Entry & access: Arrive around 15 minutes before your session for check-in and the mandatory safety briefing. Karts are assigned on arrival, and re-entry isn’t permitted once you exit the track area. Skip-the-line options aren’t offered.
What’s included: Mixed Grid tickets cover two 15-minute sessions (practice and sprint) on cadet or adult karts. Elite tickets include a 15-minute practice and qualifying session, followed by a 15-minute grid-start race. All tickets include an F1 DRIVE suit, helmet, and emailed lap times. Podium photos are available as optional purchases.
Session formats: Mixed Grid is ideal for families and mixed-ability groups, while Elite is tailored for confident adult drivers. All sessions run on a 500-metre, 17-turn circuit featuring DRS zones, chicanes, and a full start-finish straight.
Add-ons: Optional podium photos are available across all ticket types. There are no additional tracks or VIP areas, so the racing format remains consistent regardless of ticket choice.
Suitability & constraints: Minimum age is 8+ for Mixed Grid and 14+ for Elite. Mixed Grid sessions must include at least one junior driver. Mixed Grid karts are speed-limited for beginners, while Elite karts operate at full adult performance.
Accessibility & practical constraints: The venue isn’t wheelchair- or pram-accessible. High noise levels, fast cornering, and competitive racing may not be suitable for guests with certain mobility or sensory sensitivities.

F1 Drive ticket types explained

Ticket type	What's included	Best for
Mixed Grid Session	Single race format with briefing	First-time drivers
Competitive Elite Race Format	Practice, qualifying, and race	Confident drivers

F1 Drive timings

Opening hours:

Monday to Thursday: 9am to 10pm
Friday: 9am to 11pm
Saturday: 8am to 11:30pm
Sunday: 8am to 8:30pm

Time to spend: Set aside roughly 1.5 hours for your visit, covering check-in, safety briefing, suit-up, two 15-minute on-track sessions, and the podium moment.

Best time to visit

Weekdays vs weekends

Weekday afternoons and early evenings usually see lighter crowds, smoother check-ins, and better choice of session times. Weekends attract higher demand, with popular slots selling out early and longer gaps between race sessions.

Peak vs quieter months

School holidays and the summer season bring increased bookings and fuller grids throughout the day. Outside these periods, availability is wider, sessions run more smoothly, and waiting times between races are typically shorter.

Where is F1 Drive at Tottenham Hotspur located?

Address: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 782 High Road, London N17 0BX

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sits in North London along High Road, surrounded by residential neighbourhoods, local cafés, and strong transport links, with easy access from central London via train, bus, and Underground connections.

Closest landmark: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (on-site)

Getting there

By public transportation

By train: White Hart Lane (London Overground) is the closest station, just under a five-minute walk away, covering roughly 400 metres to the stadium entrance.
By tube: Tottenham Hale (Victoria Line) is the nearest Tube station. From there, connect by Overground or local bus to reach the stadium, with total journey time around 20 minutes from central London.
By bus: Routes 149, 259, 279, and 349 stop at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (Stop N) on High Road, a one-minute walk from the entrance. Additional services, including 256 and 349, run from Seven Sisters and Wood Green.

By car

Driving route: From central London, drive north on the A10 toward Tottenham, then follow clearly marked signs for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and High Road as you approach the area.

Parking facilities:

Sainsbury's (approx. few minutes walk, free for limited time)
Tottenham Green Car Park (approx. 900m)
Morrisons Tottenham Car Park (approx. 1.2 km)

Facilities

Lockers available: Secure lockers are provided for storing personal belongings once you’ve changed into your race suit and prepared for your karting session.
Toilets & changing: Toilets and baby-changing facilities are available within Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, conveniently positioned near the track and fan zone.
Free WiFi: Complimentary WiFi is available across the F1 Drive fan zone and viewing areas, allowing guests to stay connected throughout their visit.
On-site café: A café and bar operates beside the track, offering a varied menu of food and refreshments for drivers and spectators.
Changing rooms: Dedicated changing areas include race suits, with free balaclavas and wristbands provided at check-in to support comfort and safety.
Merch store: The on-site store stocks F1 Drive merchandise and official Formula 1 memorabilia, ideal for souvenirs and gifts.
Live displays: The garage area features live timing screens, driver tracking, and a full-size F1 car display, adding to the authentic motorsport atmosphere.

Rules and restrictions

Age and height restrictions: Mixed Grid sessions are open to drivers aged 8+ with a minimum height of 1.25 m. Elite sessions are for ages 14+ with a minimum height of 1.5 m. These limits are strictly enforced.
Safety compliance: Approved helmets and all required safety gear must be worn correctly at all times while on track, following staff instructions without exception.
Visitor conduct: Dangerous driving, ignoring flags or marshal instructions, or disruptive behaviour can lead to immediate removal from the session without a refund.

Where to eat nearby

The Tottenham Experience Café (on-site)

Located within the stadium complex, this casual café serves hot meals, light snacks, and drinks, with comfortable seating that’s ideal before or after your F1 Drive session.

Chick King Tottenham (100m)

A well-known local favourite offering quick, filling meals with generous portions, making it a convenient stop for refuelling before racing or grabbing food after your session.

San Marco Tottenham (1.1 km)

A relaxed Italian restaurant serving classic pizzas and pasta dishes in a comfortable indoor setting, well suited for unwinding and sitting down to a proper meal post-race.

Where to stay nearby

F1 Drive sits in North London with good transport links to central areas.

The Fountain Hotel (1.5 km): A characterful boutique-style hotel with cosy rooms, an on-site pub, and nearby local dining, ideal for visitors wanting a more relaxed, neighbourhood feel.
Premier Inn Tottenham Hale (1.8 km): A dependable, budget-friendly hotel offering modern rooms, comfortable beds, on-site dining, and quick access to the Victoria Line for easy travel across London.
Central London hotels: Staying in central London provides a wider range of hotels, amenities, and dining options, with direct Victoria Line connections making travel to Tottenham straightforward and time-efficient.