As a guaranteed-to-thrill present, gift for yourself or reward for colleagues, luxury motorsport experiences are hard to beat. From the heady glamour of the Monaco Grand Prix where you can view the race from a luxury yacht, to being immersed in the excitement of the Italian or our own British Grand Prix, there are choices to suit even the most discerning of motorsport fans. Here are a few of our motor editor’s favourites.
Monaco Formula One race – 31m luxury yacht experience
The Monaco GP is the highlight of the Formula One calendar and considered one of the most glamorous sporting events in the world. There is no better way to view this demanding street race than from the deck of a luxury yacht, moored literally feet from the track. These yacht packages include outstanding hospitality from the moment guests step on board. Champagne is supplied by one of the region’s leading brands, and is complemented by lavish food.
When: Weekend of 20-23rd May 2021
Price: Sunday race day £2,257pp
This package includes:
- All day complimentary champagne bar.
- Morning cake/pastries and welcome coffee.
- Pre-lunch canapes.
- Gourmet buffet lunch.
- Sunday pre-race Q and A with F1TM celebrity.
- Dedicated coordinators.
- Speedboat tender transfers from Fontvieille Harbour.
- Superb views of the world’s most famous street circuit.
Book: motorsporttickets.com/en-gb/f1/monaco/tickets/31m-luxury-vip-yacht-23912
McLaren Formula One VIP experience at the Italian Grand Prix
At the Italian Grand Prix in September, guests are welcomed to the McLaren Formula One Experience from first thing in the morning until the end of the racing day. On arrival, they will be presented with a gift bag before being directed to their table, where the McLaren hospitality team will personally welcome them.
Perfect for petrol heads, the experience is punctuated with driver interviews, broadcasting a live two-way interaction between the McLaren Garage and McLaren Paddock Club Suite. Race team headsets will be available for small groups throughout each F1 session. Members of the McLaren team will be on hand to host guests as they listen in to team radio whilst viewing the live garage feed displayed onscreen, alongside Marple and the track action.
When: 10th-12th September 2021
Price: From £1,181pp
This package includes:
- McLaren tables or a private suite located within the Paddock Club above the Formula One pits with privileged views of the pit lane and the main start/finish straight.
- Full breakfast provided, including pastries freshly made by the Paddock Club’s own chefs de partie.
- Dedicated McLaren personnel on hand to host guests, offering a unique insight into the team.
- Daily driver interviews via the Pit Link.
- Daily Truck Tours where for guests to experience the circuit first-hand.
- Access to the Paddock Club Lounge which includes activities such as a Formula One simulator and a virtual pit stop challenge.
- Four-course fine dining lunch with carefully chosen fine wines.
- An open bar including champagne, fine wine, coffee and soft drinks.
Book: motorsporttickets.com/en-gb/f1/italy/tickets/mclaren-f1-experience-25938
British Grand Prix, ultimate Formula One VIP one-day package
Ultimate Racing offers luxury experiences in their hospitality suites which provide one of the best views of the track, with a superb panoramic vista across a key overtaking area – the Wellington Straight – and the Brooklands and Luffield complex of corners.
There’s not just the Grand Prix to enjoy. In recent years, Silverstone has added to its schedule with track parades and on occasion FIA Historic Formula One or another similar classic race event. British F1 race weekend normally also sees visits from the Red Arrows, a parachute display team and also stages a series of concerts.
When: 18th July 2021
Price: £1,518 (Grand Prix day)
This package includes:
- Full entrance ticket and VIP suite pass including access to the centre of the Silverstone circuit.
- VIP parking (one per two guests).
- Large covered viewing balcony overlooking the Silverstone track.
- Private bar with complimentary beers, wines and soft drinks.
- Champagne and selected spirits.
- Superb all-day catering including special British Grand Prix menu – consisting of a two-course F1 Grand Prix chef’s table buffet lunch with selected fine wines, ploughman’s style afternoon tea, cakes and other sweet treats.
- Official F1 event programme per person.
- Silverstone ear piece radio per person.
- In-suite televisions.
- Private tables for groups of 10 guests, smaller groups on shared tables.
Book: ultimateracing.co.uk
