MSC CRUISES ANNOUNCES THREE TITLE SPONSORSHIPS OF 2025 GRAND PRIX RACES AS PART OF GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH FORMULA 1®

• As part of its ongoing global partnership, MSC Cruises will be the title sponsor of three 2025 Formula 1® World Championship Grand Prix races - FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX 2025, FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2025 and FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES GRANDE PRÊMIO DE SÃO PAULO 2025
• MSC Group’s luxury ocean travel brand, Explora Journeys, will also bring EXPLORA II to FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025

Geneva, Switzerland, 2 January 2025 – MSC Cruises is gearing up to be the title sponsor of three Formula 1® World Championship Grands Prix in 2025, further building on the cruise line’s partnership with the prestigious motorsport.

The three races will be the FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX 2025 in June, the FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2025in October, and the FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES GRANDE PRÊMIO DE SÃO PAULO 2025 in November.

It is the first time that the cruise line’s brand will be included in the name of these three iconic Formula 1® Grand Prix races and is in addition to the distinct track branding as part of MSC Cruises’ Global Partner status, which has been in place since 2022.  

The collaboration between the two world-class brands reflects Formula 1’s continuing global growth and the continued popularity of cruising as a holiday choice.

MSC Group’s luxury travel brand, Explora Journeys, will also be making an appearance at FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025 in May when the newest ship in the fleet, EXPLORA II, will be docked in the heart of Monaco’s famous Port Hercule, offering a prime position for avid race fans throughout race week. She will also play host to a series of spectacular events, providing a fitting venue for one of the most anticipated races and its star-studded crowd, as well as being a luxurious home-away-from-home for guests throughout the weekend.

 FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX 2025

The 11 race of the season, the FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX 2025 will take place at the coveted Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria from 27-29 June. It is set to be one of the most exciting races of the season with 71 thrilling laps for spectators to enjoy.

FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2025

Since staging its first United States Grand Prix in 2012, the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) track in Austin, Texas, USA, has become a favourite spot for the sport’s fans. The For FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2025 will be held from 17-19 October and is sure to be an action-packed spectacle.

FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES GRANDE PRÊMIO DE SÃO PAULO 2025

The São Paulo Grand Prix is one of the most beloved events on the Formula 1® calendar, which always provides a thrilling race towards the end of the season. The race will take place from 7-9 November 2025 at the coveted Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, also known as Interlagos, in Brazil.

 About MSC Cruises

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe, South America, the Middle East and Southern Africa, with a strong and growing presence in North America and the Far East.

The MSC Cruises fleet consists of 22 modern ships with three new vessels due to be launched in 2025, 2026, and 2027

The Company operates in more than 100 countries around the world, offering cruises across five continents, calling at more than 300 destinations and welcoming more than 180 different nationalities on board.

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 About Formula 1

Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1® and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™. Formula 1® is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: FWONA, FWONK, LLYVA, LLVYK) attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock. The F1 logo, F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. All rights reserved.