LIFE BEYOND FIRST CLASS
DEPARTURES
BEST SEATS
IN THE HOUSE
Simply put, there is no other Grand Prix circuit
like that of Monaco: The setting, the history, the
yachts, and the people it attracts set it head and
shoulders above the rest.
JESSICA HALL
It’s not without its naysayers (the race is often boring; not enough room to overtake; the driver on pole position inevitably wins the race) and, thus, Monaco’s longstanding fixture on the annual F1® calendar was seen to be in jeopardy. Until luxury brands juggernaut LVMH signed an unprecedented 10-year global partnership deal with F1 in October 2024… on the proviso that Monaco remain very much on the race roster.
And so, once again, on the last weekend of May, the F1, media, celebrity, influencer, and socialite circus descended upon the tiny Principality for the annual celebration of sun, sea and speed. While there are many vantage points from which to watch the action – grandstand, hotel suite, private terrace – some are clearly more luxurious than others and, nothing says luxury quite like the multi-decked superyachts lined up directly next to the track. Because, let’s face it, who doesn’t want to lounge on a gleaming white yacht for the weekend, quaffing Whispering Angel rosé from large format bottles or chilled champagne, or whatever your go-to drink might be, as a Michelin-star chef conjures up one delicacy after another, and the exemplary crew tend to your every need?
Celebrating an impressive 18th year of trackside superyacht hospitality at this year’s Grand Prix was longtime media partner My Yacht® Group (MYG), the luxury events company that prides itself on ‘connecting the world’s most interesting people’ at select global gatherings from Monaco to Pebble Beach, Cannes to Miami, and beyond. Their guests hail from all around the globe and all backgrounds, from Olympians and World Champions, to astronauts, drivers, entrepreneurs, innovators, Royalty, and even Heads of State. Unofficial guest of honor in Monte-Carlo was once again His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco who joined the festivities, along with many former bobsled pals (the prince is a 5-time Olympian) for MYG’s lively annual Friday evening reception.
As ever, Monaco’s fine hotels were sold out far in advance, and even anchor room outside of the harbor was at a premium, the water dotted as far as the eye could see with yachts small, large, and larger!
With the rise of Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ (aka The Real Housewives of F1!), there’s no shortage of wannabe yacht operators coming out of the woodwork, NYC / Miami nightclub impresarios with sleek social media pages and grand promises of the ultimate GP weekend. Sadly, most over promise and under deliver, woefully unprepared for the intricacies of executing a first-class event in this storied yet challenging locale.
With roads closed for racing from sun-up to past sundown, the most effective way of reaching one’s yacht is, of course, by the water. MYG’s solution: carbon fiber, high-speed X-Tenders – that use F1 technology no less - directly from guests’ hotel dock to the stern of the towering 45m / 150ft yacht. Once aboard, one is faced with a difficult decision: from which deck does one prefer to watch the speed machines rocket past a mere 50 feet away? Spoiler alert: there is no wrong answer.
2026 heralds a new Monaco era: for the first time since 2003 the Grand Prix will take place in early June (5-7) in what will be its new regular slot on the F1 calendar. A perfect start to the summer season and, no matter the date, MYG, for a 19th year, will be welcoming guests aboard to marvel at the spectacle from its trackside superyacht, aka the best seats in the house.
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