{"id":325461,"date":"2025-08-07T14:59:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T14:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/325461\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T14:59:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T14:59:22","slug":"first-class-suites-for-formula-1-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/325461\/","title":{"rendered":"First-class suites for Formula 1 fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m reclining on a sunshine-yellow sofa, watching a couple enter the final throes of a chess game before flicking through a weighty tome analysing Lewis Hamilton\u2019s greatest achievements. Then 3pm rolls around and the couple dash to the terrace to watch the man himself race past at 200mph. <\/p>\n

The living room-like House 44 suite, a collaboration between Lewis Hamilton, F1 and Soho House unveiled at Silverstone, is the latest addition to the Paddock Club \u2014 the vast hospitality complex that overlooks the starting grid. In 2025 the suite will feature at the upcoming Netherlands, Italy, Mexico, Las Vegas and UAE grands prix. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe House 44 suite is an amazing way of experiencing a Formula 1 race weekend,\u201d says Lewis Hamilton. \u201cWorking closely with Soho House and F1, I wanted to design a space I\u2019d choose for myself if I wasn\u2019t on track.\u201d <\/p>\n

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The House 44 suite is designed like a comfortable living room<\/p>\n

Even the drinks are Hamilton-themed. At the bar, clad with studded metal panels recalling the stripped-back bodywork of a 1950s grand prix car, there\u2019s free-flowing Mo\u00ebt alongside cocktails made with Almave. Co-founded by Hamilton, it\u2019s the world\u2019s first non-alcoholic blue agave spirit brand.<\/p>\n

The House 44 layout and size will vary slightly depending on the track, but the capacity will stay between 100 and 200 people, making it smaller and more intimate than most F1 Paddock Club suites. The overall sense is of cosiness \u2014 it\u2019s not a place where you need to know your driveshaft from your DRS. My favourite spot? Perched next to the long, rustic wooden table, watching the on-track action on a screen suspended above a sideboard topped with pot plants and a stack of books pinioned by a starfish-shaped paperweight. If I could design my dream living room, this might just be it. <\/p>\n

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Lewis Hamilton designed the space as he\u2019d choose for himself<\/p>\n

Guests don\u2019t need Soho House membership \u2014 just a minimum of $12,000 (about \u00a38,900) for a three-day race weekend ticket. Added extras include pit walks, paddock tours and appearances from Sir Lewis. <\/p>\n

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Twenty3 will host pop-ups from Michelin-starred chefs<\/p>\n

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Twenty3, Singapore <\/p>\n

The Singapore GP\u2019s Twenty3 is a multilevel trackside retreat famous for its multiple vantage points (you\u2019ll find it at the track\u2019s final turn, which means unbeatable views of the starting line and post-race fireworks) and entertainment \u2014 in previous years performers have included aerial silk acrobats and fire poi spinners. But it\u2019s the culinary offerings that put it on the map. Highlights include pop-ups from Michelin-starred chefs (at the GP in October sit-down restaurants will include one from the Seoul-based Soign\u00e9, which has two Michelin stars, and La Sc\u00e8ne, a Paris bistro also with two stars). Meanwhile, pitstops for thirsty race fans will include one from Barcelona\u2019s Paradiso Bar, which bagged a spot in the top 10 of the World\u2019s 50 Best Bars 2024. Finally, it\u2019s worth bearing in mind this is a race where those vantage points are worth the expense. The action-packed Singapore GP \u2014 F1\u2019s first night-time race, wrapped around the spectacular Marina Bay \u2014 makes for a breathtaking backdrop.<\/p>\n

From \u00a34,760 for a three-day ticket, singaporegp.sg<\/a><\/p>\n

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The decor at Skybox is Rat Pack-inspired<\/p>\n

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Skybox, Las Vegas <\/p>\n

A fun fact? The first Las Vegas GP took place in 1981, when the cars raced around the parking lot of the Caesars Palace hotel. There wasn\u2019t another Las Vegas GP until 2023, when F1\u2019s speed machines raced down the city\u2019s neon-lit Strip. Perhaps unsurprisingly the hospitality offerings are as extravagant as it gets, and the pricier offerings include the Gordon Ramsay at F1 Garage \u2014 with tickets starting from \u00a320,000. A more affordable (but equally opulent) option for race weekend (in 2025 this will be November 20-22) is Skybox, with its Rat Pack-inspired decor (think vast expanses of red velvet and lots of feathers). This hospitality suite, above the Heineken Silver Main Grandstand, offers stunning views of the starting line while guests feast on gourmet cuisine and toast the race\u2019s return to Vegas with cocktails prepared by the city\u2019s top mixologists. Tickets include a Heineken Silver Main Grandstand seat in addition to suite access. The suite\u2019s proximity to the Heineken Silver Stage is a big draw \u2014 it\u2019s the setting for driver appearances as well as live music.<\/p>\n

From \u00a36,530 for a three-day ticket, f1lasvegasgp.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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360 at Sixteen will be located at turn 16 of Abu Dhabi\u2019s GP<\/p>\n

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The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix\u2019s 360 at Sixteen hospitality area, which will launch at this December\u2019s event, will have a prime position \u2014 it will be located at turn 16, which means brilliant views of the finishing straight as well as the circuit\u2019s famous chicane section. It will be a multilevel lounge with leafy areas and terraces overlooking the pitlane. Perks for guests include pit walks and complimentary access to nearby attractions such as Warner Bros World Yas Island Abu Dhabi and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Guests will be able to refuel at live cooking stations and at food trucks, although it\u2019s worth nothing this will be one of the few hospitality packages that includes only soft drinks \u2014 alcoholic beverages cost extra.<\/p>\n

From \u00a31,200 for a four-day ticket, abudhabigp.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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House 44 wasn\u2019t the only F1 Paddock Club suite unveiled at Silverstone \u2014 the Atlassian Williams Racing team revealed its beautiful suite at the British GP too. Created for guests invited by the team or its partners, it will appear at the Singapore, Austin, Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi GPs in 2025 (2026\u2019s races are to be confirmed). Although exact layouts might vary, staples will include a large central bar, an open-plan layout and vast expanses of dark oak and light stone, and a central stage will be the setting for appearances by team members, including drivers. The vibe? Decadent but fun \u2014 at the British Grand Prix there were menu holders made from wheel nuts, and guests can ask for their initials to be embroidered on to complimentary ticket wallets and luggage labels from Carl Friedrik (one of the team\u2019s sponsors). Marcus Prosser, the director of marketing at Atlassian Williams Racing, believes this bespoke approach is the way forward. \u201cToday the F1 hospitality landscape is shifting from a one-size-fits-all to more meaningful, personalised experiences,\u201d Prosser says.<\/p>\n

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