If you're a Formula 1 superfan riding the high of Brad Pitt's F1: The Movie blockbuster, there's a luxurious London pit stop you need on your radar.
Hot off the heels of the film's record-breaking global box office debut, Hilton has unveiled the ultimate motorsport staycation: a bespoke 'Stay Like McLaren Racing' suite at London’s five-star Trafalgar St. James Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton.
Approved by McLaren stars Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the exclusive suite marks 20 years of the hotel brand’s high-speed partnership with the iconic racing team.
Step through the suite's signature papaya-orange door and guests will find themselves immersed in the high-octane world of McLaren.
Think Formula 1 memorabilia lining the walls, images of Norris and Piastri in action and a slick, futuristic design inspired by the team's paddock presence.
But the showstopper? Twin racing simulators so you can channel your inner Norris (or Damson Idris) and take on the virtual track yourself.
There’s also a pit wall-style media console streaming race-day action and an in-room bar stocked with daily smoothie deliveries to keep you hydrated like a pro.
It's not just about the thrills, it's about recovery too.
The suite is kitted out with performance-focused nutrition options and restorative wellness amenities, ensuring fans can recharge with the same care as the athletes themselves.
Timed perfectly around the 2025 British Grand Prix, the suite is available to book from July 8 to 20.
It's also stone’s throw from Trafalgar Square, where McLaren Racing Live: London will take over on July 2 and 3 with fan events, live Q&As and driver appearances.
And the collaboration doesn’t end in London. Another coveted spot for the upcoming GP weekend is the Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone Rooftop, with VIP views over the circuit during race weekend. With the McLaren duo fresh off a dominant 1-2 finish in Austria, hype for the British GP will be reaching fever pitch.
As if the F1 fever wasn't already high, news of the suite comes just as Brad Pitt revealed he “didn't sleep for 36 hours” after driving a 2023 McLaren MCL60 amid the promotion for F1.
Speaking on BBC Radio 1, the Hollywood star admitted he hit a top speed of 197mph at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, delivering on Norris’ advice not to “c**k it up.”
“It was Lando’s ’23 [car],” Pitt shared. “I did not sleep for 36 hours afterwards. I was on such a high.”
Pitt's adrenaline-fuelled scenes were filmed during actual race weekends, beginning with the 2023 British Grand Prix, with many of the sport’s real-life stars appearing as themselves.
The buzz surrounding F1: The Movie continues to grow, with the film now setting a new record as the biggest box office opening ever for an Apple Original, surpassing Killers of the Flower Moon.
According to Deadline, the film hit $144 million globally and has already pulled in $55 million across the US and Canada alone.
