The organizers of the Miami Grand Prix have published a video flying over a render that highlights the most exclusive areas of the event and the different VIP grandstands that will be around the circuit, including a “yacht club” next to the track and an artificial beach.
What is most striking is the construction of a port inspired by the Monaco GP , with a dozen yachts that will have a direct view into turns 6 and 8.
“Bringing the glamor and elegance of Formula 1 to a dynamic and growing city like Miami right now is fantastic,” said Garfinkel , the event’s general manager and CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium .
“The idea was to create a race so that people who are used to going to events like this think that ‘this is different, fun and exciting'”.
“Miami Gardens, and all of South Florida as well, has become a cultural hotspot when it comes to fashion, art, music, food and sports. It’s a very cool place.”
“I think from a racing point of view we are preparing one of the best races in the world, with the best technology, the best engineering, the best cars and the best drivers, for a large group of people who may never you’ve seen this before. I think that can really have a big impact on these people’s lives,” Garfinkel added.
Despite how high the price of tickets for the Miami GP has been, the event was able to hang the “Sold Out” sign (all sold) in just 40 minutes, while the resale right now offers seats at a price of $1000 (just over €900).
As part of their plans for VIPs, the organizers have built a two-story Paddock Club above the pit lane overlooking the starting grid, with a second floor extending into Turn 1, the same place where Heineken has created a quirky “garden adjoining” style enclosure at the pit lane exit.
Also noteworthy are the areas next to the circuit at turns 2 and 3, before reaching The Concours Club grandstand, next to the McLaren , Silver Arrows and Ferrari ‘Club’ areas. On the other hand, the Palm and 72 Club areas have a privileged position next to the spectacular podium structure on the opposite side of the stadium.
To mirror Miami’s coastline, the Hard Rock Club will create an artificial beach within the circuit, complete with pools and luxury cabanas that will feature musical performances near turns 11, 12 and 13.
Red Bull , which is a ‘founding partner’ of the event, will also build a custom-built ‘giant Miami-themed environment’ on the opposite side of Turn 11, with a direct view of the track.
The Miami Dolphins complex, opened last year at a cost of $135 million (more than 120 million euros), will become the MIA Hospitality Village during race weekend, with the stadium being the epicenter of the art events, music, etc.
