Life in the fast lane: Second home locations for Formula One fans

Imagine if you had a guaranteed getaway. If you could have a second home anywhere in the world that you could jet off and escape the doom and gloom of the weather and work back home. Imagine, too, if you could combine that getaway with a particular passion of yours.

Some love nothing better than flopping on a beach for two weeks when the daily grind gets them down but others need some thrills and spills to take their mind away from it all.

For many people across the globe nothing beats the thrills and spills of Formula One. The 300km-per-hour rush of the world’s best racers pitting their talents against each other on the best tracks on the planet continues to enthrall fans in their millions.

Fast-paced fun of this nature is too good to enjoy in the confines of your armchair, you need to get out there and experience the sights, sounds and smells of the grand prix events. So, what better inspiration for your second home getaway than the cities that feature on the Formula One circuit?

Here are our top tips on where to invest to feed your need for speed and guarantee you a slice of luxury while you’re at it…

Melbourne

It’s a struggle to think of anywhere in the world that does sport better than Melbourne and that means it’s perfect if your love stretches beyond the tyres and Tarmac of the grand prix.

The MCG’s annual Boxing Day cricket test is world renowned and the Aussie Rules Football is a native sporting treat to savour.

The Formula One circuit itself is situated just a couple of miles south of the city centre and snakes around Albert Park Lake.

Top of your hitlist of property in Melbourne should be the mansions in the suburb of Toorak – which are among the top addresses in the whole of Australia.

Singapore

The thriving economic powerhouse of Singapore, which sits on the southern tip of Continental Asia, is an attractive hotspot for international property investors.

The Marina Bay street circuit makes for a stunning harbour-side grand prix location in the Lion City.

See if you can find anything in Paterson Hill, which sits within easy reach of boutique shops and top class restaurants while living up to the nickname ‘Billionaire’s Row’. Check out properties in Singapore here.

Monaco

Kevin Magnussen driving his Renault RS16 at Monaco

Singapore is just one of the dates in the Grand Prix calendar that makes use of a stunning street circuit. Another is in the magnificent Monte Carlo area of Monaco.

The tightly packed streets make for plenty of twists and turns and one of the best races of any Formula One season.

The Mediterranean coastline, high end restaurants and high stakes casinos make for a stunning backdrop to the high speed race action and it’s this heady mix that attract yachts from the rich and famous to the harbour.

As the FT points out, Avenue Princess Grace, overlooking the harbour, is the epitome of luxury living and has attracted plenty of famous faces over the years.

Barcelona

Circuit de Catalunya

Fabulous food and drink, awesome art, architecture and atmosphere, the sun and sea… what’s not to love about Barcelona?

All that and the Spanish Grand Prix. Take a short trip out to Montmeló and you’ll find the excellent Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for your Formula One fix.

If you want an address in Barcelona, then La Zona Alta should be at the forefront of your thoughts, with large mansions making for a high class home on the edge of the hustle and bustle of this busy city.

Search for homes in Barcelona here.

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