Formula 1 Arcade

Formula 1 Arcade offers full-motion racing simulator experiences alongside food, drinks and live race viewing.

Quick overview

Sessions include head-to-head and team racing, with family sessions, group celebrations and private events also available.

Head-to-head races are for two or three drivers; team racing is for four to twelve.
Family sessions include three races, with one simulator per racer.
Menus include burgers, flatbreads, sharing platters, cocktails and soft drinks.
Watch parties feature live race coverage and open simulator racing.
Gift experiences combine racing with food and drinks.

Introduction

Formula 1 Arcade offers racing simulator experiences, food and drink, and events. Its venues feature full-motion Formula 1 simulators and a reaction-time game.

Experiences include head-to-head and team racing, family sessions, group celebrations and race watch parties. The merchant also offers gift cards and gift experiences.

What Formula 1 Arcade offers

Racers can choose from five difficulty levels. Alongside simulator sessions, the venues offer food and drink, including small plates, sharing platters, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.

Group events can include racing tournaments and tailored food and drink packages. Formula 1 Arcade also offers private areas and venue hire for celebrations and corporate events.

Product and service categories

Head-to-head and team racing

Head-to-head racing is available for two or three drivers, with one simulator per driver. Drivers can choose three or five consecutive races. Team racing is for four to twelve drivers, with one simulator per team and four races per driver.

Family racing and children’s parties

Family racing sessions include three head-to-head races over 30 minutes, with one simulator per racer. Sessions are for groups of three to five with someone under 18 in the party. Children’s birthday packages can include team racing, a meal and drink, or a hosted experience with a semi-private area, snacks and a dessert board.

Food and drink

The menus include mains, burgers, flatbreads, tacos and sharing platters, as well as a children’s menu. Drinks include cocktails, sparkling wine, champagne, beer, wine, mocktails and soft drinks. Food and drink packages with sharing plates, tacos and flatbreads can be ordered ahead.

Watch parties

Race watch parties feature live coverage on screens, with open simulator racing and DJs. Practice and qualifying sessions are also shown, with subtitled commentary for practice. Watch parties are ticket-only events, and tickets may be available at the door subject to availability.

Social and group events

Formula 1 Arcade offers events for birthdays, work celebrations, graduations, stag dos and hen dos. Group events for 13 or more can include open racing or tournament-style racing, alongside custom food and drink packages. Private events can also include custom racing tournaments and tailored dining.

Gift cards and experiences

Formula 1 Arcade offers gift cards. Gift experiences combine simulator racing with food and drinks for two or four people. Formula 1 Arcade also offers gift experiences that combine racing with food and drinks.

Browse the full range on the Formula 1 Arcade website.

More Info

Using the website

It also has a watch party waitlist and newsletter registration.

Notable features

Private events can be arranged in a section of a venue or across an entire venue. Options include personalised branding, hosted competitions, trophies and chequered flags.

Frequently asked questions

How many people can take part in team racing?

Team racing is for four to twelve drivers. Each team shares a simulator, and each driver takes part in four races.

What are the age requirements for family racing?

Drivers must be at least seven years old, and each group of three to five must include someone under 18. Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult, with one adult for every four children; the venue has an 18-plus age policy after 6pm.

Can simulators be reserved during a watch party?

Simulators cannot be reserved during the event. Simulator use is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Are practice and qualifying sessions shown?

Formula 1 Arcade shows practice and qualifying sessions at its venues. Practice sessions have subtitled commentary rather than audio.

Can food be ordered without a food and drink package?

Watch party guests who have not booked a package including food and drink can order food. The menus include mains and sharing plates.

Can a group book a private space?

Formula 1 Arcade offers semi-private spaces as well as entire venue hire. Private event options include racing tournaments and tailored food and drink packages.

Key takeaways

Full-motion simulators offer head-to-head and team racing.
Family sessions and children’s birthday packages are available.
Menus include sharing plates, flatbreads, cocktails and soft drinks.
Watch parties include live race coverage and simulator racing.
Gift experiences combine racing with food and drinks.

Summary

Formula 1 Arcade brings simulator racing, food and drink, and live race viewing together in its venues. Its experiences range from races for small groups to family sessions, celebrations and private events.