MSC Cruises Announces Partnership with Formula 1

Formula 1 Racing announced a new multi-year partnership with MSC Cruises, which kicked off yesterday at the Bahrain Grand Prix. MSC Cruises is a global brand, with ships sailing to more than 100 countries. Formula 1 draws fans worldwide as they race in prestigious cities from Melbourne, Australia, to Abu Dhabi. For North America cruise and race fans, the 2022 F1 schedule includes Grand Prix races in Austin, Texas, Mexico City, and Montreal, Canada. 

MSC Cruises will position ships port-side during select F1 races so guests onboard can hear the excitement and go ashore for closer race viewing. Historically, the Monaco Grand Prix has been the premier race for several cruise lines to include on their itineraries. Formula 1 fans can combine a cruise vacation with the thrill of racing with the F1 simulator onboard several MSC ships and attending the race while in port or pre/post-cruise through this new partnership.

Get an inside look at what guests can expect from the MSC Cruises and Formula 1 Racing partnership: 

Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1, said, “We are thrilled to announce MSC Cruises as a new Global Partner of Formula 1, bringing together two truly global brands. It is a perfect partnership with both of us focused on delivering the best experience for our fans and customers globally and combining entertainment, luxury, and service. We are both committed to sustainable solutions, and MSC’s insight and expertise perfectly complement our global offering and will continue to enhance our brand.” 

Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises Executive Chairman, commented, “There is a strong shared ambition between us and F1 as we are both committed to investing in research to accelerate the development and adoption of next-generation technologies – both maritime and environmental in our case – to build the future of our industries in a sustainable way. We are both working to continuously improve environmental performance with a clear vision to build a lasting legacy for future generations. We are looking forward to developing our relationship together as this exciting season unfolds.”

MSC Sailings to match up to F1 races in 2022:

The Italian Grand Prix (Apr 20-24) in Imola, Italy, is a train ride away from Venice. The MSC Sinfonia sails 7 nights Eastern Mediterranean roundtrip to Venice, with the April 16th departure returning on April 23rd in time to make it to the F1 race. 

The Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona (May 20-22) pairs nicely with a 7 night Western Mediterranean sailing on MSC Seaview departing May 13, 2022. This sailing ends in Barcelona on May 20th in time to transfer to the track to enjoy the race weekend in Barcelona. 

The British Grand Prix (Jul 1-3) takes place in Silverstone, Northwest of London. MSC Virtuosa offers a 7 night Spain and France cruise roundtrip from Southampton on June 25, 2022. This cruise returns on July 2nd in time to take the train, car, or other transportation to the track for the race weekend.

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