Prohibited items are confiscated and disposed of
The circuit has no left-luggage facility at the gate. If you bring a prohibited item, it is taken and not returned. In extreme cases you may be refused entry entirely. Leave anything borderline at your hotel or in your car.
Prohibited Items
Alcohol — any type, any container
Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited regardless of container type. Will be confiscated at the gate.
Glass containers
Including glass bottles and jars. Will be confiscated.
Metal containers
Metal water bottles, flasks, and thermoses are not permitted.
Beverages other than water
Only water in a plastic bottle is permitted. Soft drinks, energy drinks, and juices are not allowed.
Drones and remote aircraft
All types of drones are strictly prohibited. Will be confiscated and you may be refused entry.
Open flames, fireworks, flares, pyrotechnics
Open flames of any kind are strictly prohibited within the circuit.
Tents, beach shelters, pop-up canopies
Not permitted inside the circuit grounds. Only camping-area ticket holders can pitch tents in designated zones.
Weapons, sharp objects, dangerous items
Any item that could cause injury or property damage. Standard safety rules apply.
Professional cameras with detachable lenses
Standard cameras and smartphones are fine. Professional DSLR with interchangeable lenses may be refused.
Permitted Items
Small backpack or tote bag
Any bag that can be easily searched by security. Will be inspected at the entrance.
Plastic water bottle (up to 1 litre)
One plastic water bottle per person. No glass or metal. Check current rules as cap policies can vary by year.
Small amount of personal food
A small amount for personal consumption — energy bars, a sandwich. All other food must be purchased inside.
Folding camping chair (natural grandstand only)
Lightweight foldable chairs are allowed on the natural grandstand (grassy hillside areas). Not permitted in built grandstands.
Portable phone charger / power bank
Personal power banks are permitted. Useful as phone signal struggles on race day.
Sunscreen (non-aerosol)
Pump or lotion sunscreen is fine. Aerosol cans may be restricted.
Binoculars
Personal binoculars are permitted. Useful at this circuit given the 5.4 km track length.
Standard camera (no detachable lens)
Point-and-shoot and mirrorless cameras without detachable lenses are generally fine.
Medication with documentation
Carry your prescription or a doctor's note if you need medication to avoid delays at security.
What Happens at the Gate
Queue for security check
Every person passes through a security check before entering. Allow 15-20 extra minutes on Sunday. Multiple entrance gates serve different ticket zones.
Open your bag for inspection
Security staff check all bags. Be cooperative and open all compartments. Prohibited items are identified and removed.
Prohibited items are confiscated — not stored
There is no left-luggage or storage facility at the gate. Confiscated items are disposed of. In extreme cases you may be refused entry.
Water bottle check
Only one plastic water bottle up to 1 litre per person. Check whether caps are required to be removed — this varies by year.
Ticket scan
After the bag check, your printed ticket is scanned. Have it ready. Printed tickets are required — digital versions may not be accepted.