An Insider’s Guide to Formula 1
A look at the hotels and travel packages getting guests up close to the action as the high-octane race series kicks off this weekend
The 2026 Formula 1 season brings new teams, races, and experiences for travelers building their calendars around racing’s global circuit. The numbers behind Formula 1’s rise are staggering. The sport now counts a global fan base of 827 million, and the United States is one of its fastest-growing markets. Adding to that fervor, F1 The Movie grossed more than $630 million at the box office, becoming the most successful sports movie of all time—film star Damson Idris has even signed on as global brand ambassador, appearing at a number of races throughout upcoming the season.
This year, 22 drivers will compete in 24 races. Cadillac joins as the long-anticipated 11th team with superstar drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez; Madrid joins the action, replacing the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola; and Apple also becomes the exclusive broadcast partner of F1. However, for those looking to experience F1 in person, these are the experiences to book now.
Lewis Hamilton x Soho House
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton brings his personal aesthetic trackside with House 44, an intimate hospitality suite created with Soho House inside the Formula One Paddock Club. This year, House 44 will appear at the Grands Prix in Japan, Monaco, Silverstone, Italy, Spain, Austin, Mexico City, Las Vegas, and Abu Dhabi. The living-room-style space, inspired by Soho House interiors, overlooks the pit lane and blends racing culture with Hamilton’s creative universe—iconic helmets, memorabilia, and live entertainment such as DJ sets and acoustic sessions. Guests sip signature Soho House cocktails and Hamilton’s nonalcoholic Almave agave spirit between pit-lane walks, paddock tours, and podium celebrations. Expect an appearance from Hamilton, who will drop by the suite over the weekend alongside other celebrity guests.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Clubs
Trackside glamour meets high-octane performance at the Vegas Club, Silverstone Club, Miami Club, and Abu Dhabi Club. The three-story hospitality venues created by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team at each of these races offer some of the best views of their respective tracks. Guests watch the Silver Arrows slice through the night while enjoying chef-driven cuisine, specialty cocktails, and live entertainment inspired by each city’s spirit. Driver appearances, race commentary, and immersive moments—from simulators to selfies with a replica car—bring fans into the inner circle. With gourmet food, flowing drinks, and exclusive memorabilia, these clubs are among the best tickets of race weekend.
Elevate Jet
For the world’s most devoted Formula 1 insiders, getting to the race is as much a part of the story as the checkered flag. With a 30-year pedigree, Elevate Jet has mastered the choreography of race-weekend travel, from Monaco to Miami, Baku to Singapore. They navigate slot-controlled airports, last‑minute schedule swings, and peak‑demand congestion with the ease of a seasoned race strategist calling the perfect pit stop. Beyond the tarmac, Elevate Jet functions as a discreet, full‑service concierge: securing pit access, paddock tours, and coveted hospitality moments that transform an F1 weekend into a fully curated journey.
Melbourne, Australia | March 6–8
Audi’s long-anticipated debut as a Formula 1 factory team arrives in Melbourne with a hospitality experience to match. The three-level Audi Trackside Suite at Albert Park sits directly along the main straight, offering sweeping views of the starting grid and pit exit. Designed as a sleek motorsport salon, the space pairs engineering precision with refined hospitality. Guests enjoy an all-inclusive menu by celebrated Australian chef Guillaume Brahimi while Champagne, premium wines, and barista-crafted coffee flow between sessions.
Shanghai, China | March 13–15
During the Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai’s frenetic energy finds its counterbalance at The Upper House Shanghai. Designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni and located in Jing’an District, the quietly sophisticated hotel blends Chinese materials with Italian restraint. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the skyline while interiors remain calm and residential. Race-week travelers rotate between Café Gray Deluxe and cocktails at Sui Tang Li before retreating to expansive suites or the subterranean Mi Xun Spa—a refined respite during one of Asia’s most electric weekends.
Miami | May 1–3
In Miami, Formula 1 hospitality takes on the spirit of the Riviera. MSC Cruises introduces the MSC Yacht Club, a five-level, superyacht-inspired hospitality structure positioned trackside along Turns 5 through 9. Nearly 32,000 square feet of terraces, cabanas, lounges, and a pool deck overlook one of the circuit’s most dramatic corners. Culinary programming comes from Bagatelle, bringing its Riviera-inflected cuisine and celebratory energy to race weekend. Off track, the social epicenter of Miami Grand Prix weekend returns to the sand. Produced by Major Food Group and American Express, Carbone Beach transforms Miami Beach into a theatrical three-night supper club where Mario Carbone’s signature Italian-American dishes are served to celebrity-filled tables alongside surprise musical performances.
Monaco | June 5–7
Few places embody Formula 1 glamour like Monaco, where the race unfolds along the harbor’s curve of superyachts. Explora Journeys times a sailing aboard Explora I to Grand Prix weekend. Guests enjoy front-row access to the circuit, then retreat to ocean-view suites that serve as serene sanctuaries between sessions. Days unfold with curated grandstand access or Paddock Club hospitality, while evenings bring refined dining, cocktails, and live music aboard the ship. Silversea offers another vantage point through its Formula Silversea program, where guests experience the race from a private rooftop terrace at the Miramar Hotel overlooking the tunnel exit and Tabac corner.
Singapore | October 9–11
When Formula 1’s night race electrifies Marina Bay, Raffles Sentosa Singapore offers a tranquil retreat from the city center. The resort’s 62 villas, designed by Yabu Pushelberg, feature private pools and lush gardens where guests decompress between race nights. Butler service coordinates transfers to the circuit while dining ranges from modern Italian at Empire Grill to omakase at Hashida. Spa rituals inside a restored heritage building provide a restorative counterpoint to one of the sport’s most intense weekends.
São Paulo, Brazil | November 6–8
Set within Burle Marx Park, Palácio Tangará provides a lush refuge during São Paulo’s high-energy Grand Prix weekend. The Oetker Collection property draws inspiration from Brazil’s tropical landscape, with suites overlooking rainforest gardens and winding pathways. Between sessions at Interlagos, guests unwind at the Lancôme Absolue Spa or dine at Tangará Jean-Georges, where French technique meets Brazilian ingredients.
Las Vegas | November 19–21
Las Vegas hosts one of the most cinematic races of the season. At the Bellagio Fountain Club, guests experience the cars streaking down the Strip circuit while the resort’s famed fountains erupt in choreographed bursts of water and light. Inside the multilevel hospitality venue, chef-driven cuisine, premium cocktails and curated entertainment transform race viewing into a spectacle as dazzling as the city itself. Just down the circuit, Wynn Las Vegas offers one of the most coveted vantage points of the entire calendar. The Grid Club places guests steps from the starting line, pairing trackside adrenaline with Wynn’s signature elegance—chef-led tasting stations, flowing Champagne, and private lounges overlooking the pit lane.