Since its inception in 2022, the Miami Grand Prix has pushed to forge a distinct identity which reflects the city's culture. One of the mainstays of the Miami International Autodrome since then has been the ersatz marina – the sea may be fake but the boats are real – on the inside of the Turns 5-9 complex.
For 2026 this section is receiving an upgrade in the form of a superyacht-themed multi-floor hospitality enclosure promising better views as well as a luxurious weekend experience. The four-floor edifice is presented in partnership with F1 sponsor MSC Cruises.
Officially named the MSC Yacht Club, the new hospitality enclosure will be 264ft long, 96ft wide, and 50ft tall at its highest extremity. The four decks will offer separate spaces and moods, from an open-air section with a pool and lounge seating on deck one to a shaded seating area on deck three with a Jack Daniel's Bar. The second deck will also offer shaded seating as well as fine dining operated by French hospitality brand Bagatelle; those wishing for an even more rarefied culinary adventure can take advantage of the Chef's Table experience.
The Captain's Deck, the highest viewpoint, is a private space with panoramic views of the circuit campus.
As part of the wider revamp of the marina area, there will be a new, elevated general admission section overlooking Turn 7, in what had previously been an area reserved for specific ticket holders.
Besides providing another talking point for the Miami International Autodrome, the new area will provide much-improved views of what is one of the track's most dynamic and demanding sections.
"From the very beginning, the Marina presented by MSC Cruises has been one of the defining features of our race," said Miami GP president Katharina Nowak.
"In creating the MSC Yacht Club, we wanted to elevate that iconic space by providing something even more immersive, refined and connected to racing. With a great partner in MSC Cruises, we have curated an outstanding guest experience while staying true to the energy of Miami that makes our race so unique."
