Formula 1 hits the streets of Dublin this June! Well, it’s not quite a full race – something many of us would love to see happen in the future – but it will involve a McLaren driven by former World Champion Jenson Button and a host of other motors. Officially 150,000 spectators are expected to turn out for this FREE event along the cities main thouroughfares but we think that’s underestimating the draw of F1 in this country: if the weather is fine then tens of thousands more could flock to the barriers. There are tickets available for those who want to view proceedings from a Grandstand – the one at the Custom House looks the best vantage point to us – there is also the option to gain entry to the paddock area and see the cars up close.

For those who don’t want to splash out on tickets in these testing times then you can simply line out at the barrier on the day. The race route loosely resembles the parade route for St Patrick’s Day: O’Connell Bridge and Dame Street feature prominently. We still think Custom House quay is the best point to watch if you want to hear the sound of an F1 v8 engine along the straight before breaking heavy. We can’t wait!