Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix Unveils Trackside Superyacht Experience

A 264-foot-long, 96-foot-wide, 50-foot-tall MSC Yacht Club will offer a luxury hospitality experience at the upcoming race.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:31am

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The Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix is introducing a never-before-seen trackside hospitality experience - the MSC Yacht Club. This 264-foot-long, 96-foot-wide, and 50-foot-tall floating structure will be located inside Turns 5-9 of the circuit, offering a multi-level VIP experience inspired by MSC Cruises' luxury 'ship-within-a-ship' concept.

Why it matters

The new MSC Yacht Club is a bold evolution of the popular 'marina' area at the Miami Grand Prix, which has been a defining feature of the event since its debut in 2022. This lavish new hospitality offering is aimed at elevating the VIP experience and providing Formula 1 fans with an immersive, refined, and racing-connected setting unlike anything else on the calendar.

The details

The MSC Yacht Club will feature five levels totaling 32,000 square feet, with each deck offering a different guest experience. It will include private suites, 24/7 butler and concierge services, and exclusive areas reminiscent of MSC Cruises' luxury onboard 'Yacht Club' experience. In addition, the reimagined Marina presented by MSC Cruises will feature a new general admission area with an elevated viewing platform inside Turn 7, allowing all ticketed guests to get up close to the action.

  • The Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix is scheduled for May 2026.

The players

Katharina Nowak

President of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix.

Suzanne Salas

EVP, Marketing, eCommerce & Sales for MSC Cruises.

MSC Cruises

A global cruise line that is partnering with the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix to create the new MSC Yacht Club hospitality experience.

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What they’re saying

“From the very beginning, the Marina presented by MSC Cruises has been one of the defining features of our race. In creating the MSC Yacht Club, we wanted to elevate that iconic space by providing something even more immersive, refined and connected to racing. With a great partner in MSC Cruises, we have curated an outstanding guest experience while staying true to the energy of Miami that makes our race so unique.”

— Katharina Nowak, President of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix (Forbes)

“MSC Cruises' partnership with Formula 1 continues to grow and evolve, and the MSC Yacht Club at the Miami Grand Prix is a perfect expression of who we are as a brand — combining innovation, luxury hospitality and world-class experiences in one extraordinary setting. Formula 1 represents the very best in performance, spectacle and international appeal, which makes this the perfect venue for MSC Cruises to offer fans the seamless blend of European style and American comfort guests enjoy onboard our ships. Miami is the Cruise Capital of the World and we're incredibly proud to create something so iconic for fans and guests in our own backyard.”

— Suzanne Salas, EVP, Marketing, eCommerce & Sales for MSC Cruises (Forbes)

What’s next

The new MSC Yacht Club hospitality experience will debut at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix in May 2026.

The takeaway

The introduction of the lavish MSC Yacht Club at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix represents an innovative and immersive new hospitality offering that will elevate the VIP experience at one of the most exciting races on the calendar, further cementing Miami's status as a premier destination for global motorsports events.