Things must have changed, back in the "last days" of film I took an SLR and 200mm in no problem at all - although they did confiscate our beer at the gate!
At every Grand Prix I've been to, there's been loads of amateur photographers with big lenses. It's the nature of the beast. I'd agree with the above - they're looking for cans of beer at the gate, not big lenses!
From someone who's attended F1 all over the world, this is BS. F1 allows any equipment in, you can bring anything n you want, their only terms are that the photos are for personal use and will not be sold or used in any way commercially. Take your DSLR and the biggest lens you can find!I wish it was mate but from what I have read here..... you're not allowed without permission.
https://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/events/f1/barcelona-grand-prix.html
Its not the track that governs this, its F1. Part of hosting the event means the track has to conform and comply with the rules and entry conditions set by the FOA / F1 and it's commercial rights holders, and that means they cannot impose their own entry rules for the event.It doesn't look official though, informative and helpful but not official but I've been to the British Grand Prix and had no problems with my gear either, for personal use you are ok I would assume, can you not email the track and just ask?
Its not the track that governs this, its F1. Part of hosting the event means the track has to conform and comply with the rules and entry conditions set by the FOA / F1 and it's commercial rights holders, and that means they cannot impose their own entry rules for the event.
I always thought that commercial rights were bernies/cvc/whoever but personal use is ok, that's why that greenpeace protest banner didn't get any coverage whenever they tried to delay the start. I still think an email to the track hosting the event should be able to say very clearly if they're allowed or not. I personally would take my camera, I don't think I've ever watched a race and not seen lenses in the crowd but it's up to you.