If you’re a motorsports fan with a need for speed, there’s no place quite like London. From racing-themed activities to VR experiences, the capital has plenty to offer. So we’ve rounded up the best ways to channel your inner racecar driver – plus some top spots to catch the racing action with a Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% in hand.
1. Catch the racing action in a lovely London pub
Few places capture the buzz of live sport like a bustling London pub, and there are plenty of spots where you can watch motorsports on the big screen, whilst enjoying a cold Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%.
For South Londoners, The Charlotte, Hannah, and The Earlsfield are great options. Or if you’re out and about in West, you can catch the action at The Station House, The Three Lanterns, The Distillers, One Over the Ait.
2. Play full-motion simulator racing games at the F1® Arcade
Kitted out with bespoke, full-motion racing simulators, the F1® Arcade in St Paul’s is a motor-racing lover’s dream. Whether you’re in teams, or battling it out head to head, both beginners and seasoned pros can sit in the driver’s seat and experience the thrill of racing like their heroes. You can even get delicious food and drink delivered right to your simulator, so you don’t have to miss a moment of the action.
3. Channel your inner racer at Go Karting
Why just watch when you could be racing? If the F1® Arcade gears you up for getting behind the wheel IRL, then Go Karting is sure to satisfy that craving. There are plenty of Go Karting spots in London where you can challenge your friends on the tracks, from F1® Drive at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and K1 Speed in Canary Wharf to Team Sport’s E-Karting track in Acton.
4. Play slot car racing at The Four Thieves
Somewhere between videogaming and model racing, slot car racing brings all the thrill of motorsport to miniature scale, and you still get that all-important live element, going head-to-head with other players in real time. At The Four Thieves in Battersea, you can take on up to nine friends on their neon-lit Moonshine Raceway, complete with live commentary, leaderboards, and great atmosphere.