MSC CRUISES ANNOUNCES TWO TITLE SPONSORSHIPS OF 2024 FORMULA 1® GRAND PRIX

• MSC Cruises to be title sponsor of Japanese Grand Prix and Gran Premio dell’Emilia Romagna (Imola) 2024

Geneva, Switzerland – 18 December 2023 – MSC Cruises announced today that it will be the title sponsor of two 2024 Formula 1® World Championship Grand Prix - Japanese Grand Prix and Gran Premio dell’Emilia Romagna held in Imola, Italy.

The cruise line’s brand will be included in the name of these two iconic Formula 1® Grand Prix next year - this is in addition to the usual track branding as part of MSC Cruises’ global sponsorship of Formula 1® through to the end of the 2026 season.

“FORMULA 1® MSC CRUISES JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 2024”

The fourth race of the season, the “MSC Cruises Japanese Grand Prix” will take place between 5 - 7 April 2024 at the legendary, driver favorite, ‘crossover’ Suzuka track in Japan – and is set to be one of the most exciting races of the season.

“FORMULA 1® MSC CRUISES GRAN PREMIO DELL’EMILIA ROMAGNA 2024”

The famous Imola racetrack has been the scene of many iconic Formula 1® moments and holds a special place in the hearts of many fans. The “Formula 1® MSC Cruises Gran Premio dell’Emilia Romagna 2024” will take place between 17 - 19 May 2024.

MSC Cruises has been a Global Partner of Formula 1® since 2022, when the cruise line entered into a multi-year collaboration through to the end of the 2026 World Championship.

This latest expansion in the collaboration between the two world-class brands is in line with the continuing growth of interest in Formula 1® around the world and the growing popularity of cruising as a holiday choice that offers incredible value. The two brands share common values founded around a drive for sustainable change as they seek to build the future of their respective industries and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.