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Where is The Formula 1 Exhibit located?

The Formula 1 Exhibit in Toronto is located at Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto which is one of the city’s most popular exhibition locations. It is located right at 1 Yonge Street and is accessible by public transportation, car or bike. 

I would recommend using public transportation as it eliminates the need to find parking. Depending on where you are coming from, the closest subway stations would be King Station or Union Station on Line 1 (Yellow line).

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How to Book Tickets for the Exhibit

I would recommend booking tickets in advance to eliminate wait times or coming all the way downtown just to realize it’s already sold out for the day. Keep in mind that the exhibit is only in Toronto for a limited time and will be closing in early September!

Booking tickets is very easy and can be done on their website here. When booking tickets, you can choose the day and time that you would like to arrive at. See the prices down below:

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Ticket Prices (all prices in CAD)

Premium Flex Entry: $56.99

• This ticket provides you with the flexibility to arrive at any time on your ticketed date.

Adult (16+): $46.99‍

• Timed Entry.

Child/Youth (3-15): $41.99

• Timed Entry. Proof of age may be required.

Senior (60+): $41.99

• Timed Entry. Proof of age may be required

‍Friends & Family (4 Pack): $41.99

• Timed Entry. Limited one 4 pack per order.

‍Premium Flex Entry & The Fastest Lap Simulator Package: $73.99

• This ticket allows you the flexibility to arrive at any time on your ticketed date plus 1 racing simulator experience. 

‍Priority Access VIP Package: $121.99

Benefits include:

• Flexible Entry on ticketed date
• Priority line access
• Exclusive commemorative photo
• 10% discount on merchandise

‍Priority Access VIP & The Fastest Lap Simulator Package: $138.99

Benefits include:

• Flexible Entry on ticketed date
• Priority line access
• Exclusive commemorative photo
• 10% discount on merchandise
• 1 Racing simulator experience

They advise that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your chosen entry time if you booked a timed entry ticket. 

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What to expect in the Exhibit

Upon arriving at the exhibit, ticket holders are met with numerous racing simulators that they have the opportunity to try out, but ONLY if you purchased the corresponding ticket to do so. 

There are six primary rooms that ticket holders get to explore: Once Upon A Time in Formula 1, Design Lab, Drivers & Duels, Fallen Heroes, Survival, and lastly, The Pit Wall. 

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Once Upon a Time in Formula 1

This is the first room you are met with when you enter the exhibit. It showcases historical Formula 1 cars as well as numerous artifacts, some of which date all the way back to the 1950s!

This room was really interesting for fans to learn more about the history of Formula 1 and gain a better understanding of how it progressed to be the sport we all know it as now. 

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Design Lab

This room was designed to emulate a factory and offers fans a glimpse into the technical side of Formula 1 racing. It was interesting to see how teams develop different components for the car and prepare for the coming seasons as new regulations are always being introduced. Here, fans can take a closer look at Romain Grosjean’s 2020 Haas VF-20 race car.

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Drivers & Duels

This was probably my favorite room within the exhibit as it featured a large collection of historic memorabilia such as the wall of helmets!

It was so interesting to take a closer look at how the drivers’ helmets have changed over the years as well as getting to really examine the race suits drivers compete in. There were also lots of interactive videos in this room depicting clips from historical championship duels as well as interviews with some current F1 drivers and their families.

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Fallen Heroes

This area is dedicated to all of the courageous and talented drivers who tragically lost their lives while competing in the sport they loved. It was a very somber room, but also extremely interesting to gain a better understanding of the importance of the safety precautions that have since been implemented to make the sport slightly less dangerous. 

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Survival

This room was very special as well as it shows parts of Romain Grosjean’s car from his near death crash that took place in 2020.

Despite the display of the burnt, broken in half car, there was also a multi-screen installation that featured footage from the crash as well as unseen interviews from other F1 personalities. 

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The Pit Wall

This is the final room within the exhibit that features a multi-screen, 6 minute video edit of Formula 1 footage throughout the years. It was an exciting way to end the exhibit as it tied everything together that ticket holders had just learned about.

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Final Thoughts

At the end of the exhibit, there is a mini merchandise store where fans can purchase old and new Formula 1 inspired items. 

I would highly recommend checking out the Toronto Formula 1 Exhibit as it is a great way to learn more about the sport and get a glimpse inside the elements of F1 that people don’t normally have a chance to experience. 

For more information on the exhibit, check out the official website.