MSC Cruises has introduced an extension to its international partnership with Formulation 1. The announcement was made forward of the Miami Formulation 1 Grand Prix, which takes place this weekend.
The partnership extension implies that MSC Cruises will stay the Official Cruise Accomplice of Formulation 1 till the top of the 2026 FIA Formulation 1 World Championship. It additionally means company crusing on MSC Cruises ships could have extra alternatives to go to a Formulation 1 race whereas crusing on a cruise.
MSC & F1 Announce Partnership Growth
MSC Cruises and Formulation 1 introduced an extension to their partnership in the present day, which has been extremely profitable for each manufacturers for the reason that begin of the 2022 Formulation 1 season.
The continued collaboration between MSC Cruises and Formulation 1 has elevated curiosity in each manufacturers worldwide, particularly in markets vital for the cruise line. Constructing on the success of their partnership, MSC Cruises goals to reinforce its affiliation with Formulation 1 via an expanded program.
Pierfrancesco Vago, Govt Chairman of MSC Cruises: “Formulation 1 and MSC Cruises are nice companions on many ranges and our successes are based in teamwork. Not solely this, however we’re each driving in direction of sustainable change. We need to construct the way forward for our industries and go away a long-lasting legacy for generations to come back. We’re each working on the forefront of our industries and serving to to make an actual distinction.”
One facet of the partnership includes MSC Cruises bringing ships to pick out Grand Prix weekends, providing distinctive experiences from observe to ship. The primary of those occasions will happen when MSC Virtuosa arrives in Abu Dhabi for the ultimate race of the 2023 Formulation 1 season.
Numerous packages can be found, together with a cabin-only alternative for individuals who have already got race tickets, and a cabin + Formulation 1 Grandstand ticket possibility.
Extra unique alternate options embrace a cabin + F1 Expertise, that includes trackside actions equivalent to a pitlane stroll, premium all-inclusive hospitality, entry to the Paddock Membership, and meet and greets with F1 personalities.
MSC Cruises has additionally been confirmed because the title sponsor of the 2023 Formulation 1 Belgian Grand Prix, which takes place at Spa-Francorchamps on July 30. Additional title sponsorships might be introduced for chosen Formulation 1 Grands Prix throughout the 2024 World Championship season.
Former Ferrari crew boss and now President & CEO of Formulation 1, Stefano Domenicali, additionally expressed enthusiasm for the partnership extension:
“We’re excited to increase our partnership with MSC Cruises, as each our manufacturers share a dedication to innovation and excellence. This collaboration has introduced distinctive outcomes, and we look ahead to enhancing our relationship additional. Collectively, we’ll proceed pushing boundaries and setting new benchmarks in sports activities and hospitality.”
Cruises and Formulation 1
The connection between Formulation 1 and cruise traces could initially appear shocking, however the two industries have a historical past of collaboration.
Extremely-luxury cruise line Seabourn has been internet hosting the Ferrari Formulation 1 crew throughout the Monaco Grand Prix for a few years. One among Seabourn’s ships serves because the crew’s house for all the week, offering an unique and becoming environment for the racing crew and its VIP company.
Silversea has hosted a number of Formulation 1 cruises previously, the place former F1 drivers, equivalent to Mark Webber, would come onboard to carry lectures throughout Grands Prix weekends.
And solely lately, Windstar Cruises launched a singular Formulation 1 expertise for its company, permitting them to attend the ultimate race of the 2023 season on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November. This new providing enhances Windstar’s present F1 cruise to the Monaco Grand Prix.
