The Sound of Racing: Formula 1 Exhibition

Coda to Coda
2 min readJul 2, 2023

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3 April 2023

A white Formula 1 car on a raised platform at Formula 1 Exhibition. Soundscape by Coda to Coda
Design Lab

The first ever exhibition on Grand Prix racing and F1 — past, present and future — has now opened at IFEMA Madrid.

We were commissioned to create the entire exhibition sound, compose music, and consult on audio system design for the whole experience, capturing everything from the thrill of the race circuit to the high octane energy of the pit, we worked across every aspect of the audio-visual journey to recreate the excitement of motor-racing.

Models of race car drivers lined up in two rows on a raised platform in the middle of a large gallery. At Formula 1 Exhibition. Soundscape by Coda to Coda
Drivers and Duels courtesy of Round Room Studios

We enlisted Henry Greenleaf on sound design and one of our favourite drummers Marc Pell (Suitman Jungle / Mount Kimbie / Good Sad Happy Bad / Micachu & the Shapes) who collaborated with us on the soundtrack for the epic climax of the show, Pitwall Experience.

Pitwall immersive experience at Formula 1 Exhibition. Soundscape by Coda to Coda
Pitwall courtesy of 59 Productions
The introduction section at Formula 1 Exhibition. Soundscape by Coda to Coda
Introduction gallery

If you would like to check out more of the sound work we do, or want to contact us about a project, visit our website here.

The exhibition is on in Madrid until August and then goes on tour https://f1exhibition.com/

Huge thanks to Tim, John, Samantha and Ian at Round Room Studios and the whole talented team!

Executive Producer and Curation: Round Room Studios
Exhibition Design: Real Studios
Exhibition & Video Design (Revolution by Design & Pit Wall): 59 Productions
Film design: Jam Creative Consultancy
Sound and Music: Coda to Coda, Henry Greenleaf and Marc Pell
Audio archive consultant: Richard Wiseman
Lighting Design: Michael Grubb Studios
AV Technology: Sysco Productions
Show Manufacturer: TRUE Staging

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