Race Guides ·Oct 26, 2026

What to Wear to an F1 Race in the Heat: A Fan's Packing List

Quick answer: for a hot F1 race, wear a light, breathable team polo or tee, a cap or bucket hat, sunglasses and comfortable shoes. Bring sunscreen, a refillable water bottle and a light layer for the evening. Choose your team's colours, but put comfort first, because you will spend 8 to 10 hours outside.

Why heat matters at an F1 race

Several races on the calendar are hot: Miami and Austin in spring and autumn, Singapore with its humidity, and the evening races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, where afternoons are still warm. Grandstands have little shade, queues can be long, and you will walk a lot between the fan zone, food areas and your seat. Even the drivers feel it: from 2026, cooling vests are mandatory for them when a heat hazard is declared.

The packing list

Item	Why	Tip
Team polo or tee	Light fabric keeps you cool	Technical polyester dries faster than heavy cotton
Cap or bucket hat	Shade for your face and neck	A bucket hat covers more than a cap
Sunglasses	Glare from the track and grandstands	Polarised lenses help in the afternoon sun
Water bottle	Staying hydrated all day	Check the circuit rules on bottles before you go
Sunscreen	Grandstands are exposed	Reapply in the afternoon
Light layer	Evenings cool down, especially in the Gulf	A hoody or light jacket you can tie around your waist
Comfortable shoes	You will walk several kilometres	Trainers, not new shoes
Ear protection	The cars are loud up close	Foam earplugs are enough for most fans

Choosing teamwear for hot weather

Polos and tees first. A team polo or tee is the most comfortable way to wear your colours in the heat.
Size for comfort. A slightly relaxed fit lets air move. Read our teamwear size guide before you order.
Light colours stay cooler. White and light team colours absorb less heat than black or navy.
Save the jacket for the evening. Keep a light jacket or hoody in your bag for after sunset.

Caps and hats

A cap is the easiest piece of team gear to wear all day. Curved brim caps such as the 9FORTY and 9SEVENTY shade your eyes well, while a bucket hat also shades your ears and neck. Compare the styles in our F1 cap guide, or browse bucket hats and caps from all teams.