By Annie Kurnick And Paige Mastrandrea By Annie Kurnick And Paige Mastrandrea | May 5, 2022 | Culture, Feature, Events, Entertainment,
A GUIDE TO MIAMI’S HOTTEST F1 EVENTS OFF THE TRACK.
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FTX Off the Grid
For an over-the-top festival that embodies the epitome of race weekend, check out FTX’s Off the Grid festival, which will be taking over Miami Beach throughout almost three entire blocks on the beach. Transforming into an immersive “Electric Beach,” the activation will host events for the public by day and ticketed performances by night with headliners such as Disclosure, Kaytranada, Jamie XX and more taking the stage. Other elements include Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 garage and car displays, NFT art galleries and creation stations, a fashion show, premium food and beverage offerings, IWC Big Pilot exhibition, FTX Beach club and more. Entrance at 10th Street on Ocean Drive, tickets at ftxoffthegrid.com
Engage Live! will host Miami Speed Week at Bayfront Park, South Florida’s largest fan racing experience. PHOTO COURTESY OF ENGAGE LIVE!
SUNSET Monaco
A beloved F1 event for nearly 10 years, the famed SUNSET Monaco will grace Miami for the first-ever Grand Prix at waterfront hot spot Wood Event Deck at Island Gardens. Hosted by Miami local and yacht connoisseur and social media sensation Diego Luca with co-founders Thomas Peeters and Tiger Saliba, the crew will bring a three-day, Monaco-style luxury event to the city complete with premier food and beverage, art, yachts, motor vehicles and, of course, special live entertainment. Ticket packages available at sunsetmonaco.com, 888 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, @sunsetmonaco
Racing Fan Fest Presented by Swarm
Located in the heart of Wynwood, Racing Fan Fest serves as the city’s hottest public affair for race lovers and culture seekers alike. Presenting daily entertainment and myriad delectable cuisine offerings and libations, the experience will host dozens of free activities ranging from racing simulators, race car photo ops and an arcade to a kids obstacle course with a bungee trampoline. Taking place May 5 through 8, the family-friendly occasion will gather the community to celebrate the world of motorsports at large. 2250 NW Second Ave., Miami, @racingfanfest
SUNSET Monaco will bring the Mediterranean party lifestyle to Miami for a three-day experience PHOTO COURTESY OF: W MIAMI
Mondrian South Beach
Mondrian South Beach, a luxurious city resort for five-star accommodations and waterfront leisure, gears up for the Miami Grand Prix with an over-the-top F1 package. While welcoming its bundle into the grand oasis with bottles of Taittinger Champagne and Petrossian caviar that values a whopping $15,000, the Mondrian’s deluxe F1 package features a three-night stay in a two-bedroom suite and a private poolside cabana for up to 10 guests. Book your package at mondriansouthbeach.com using promo code F1SPECIAL; 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach, @mondrianhotelsobe
City and waterfront views from ADDiKT’s terrace. PHOTO COURTESY OF: W MIAMI
Miami Speed Week
Commencing May 7, Miami Speed Week touches down in Bayfront Park for two days’ worth of immersive, motorsport-inspired pop-ups. Whether interacting with top automotive brands, meeting former Formula One drivers or taking a photo at the iconic Grand Podium, the event invites its guests to mingle with like-minded fans while hosting various friendly competitions. From professional-grade motorcycle simulators and a pit stop challenge to VR simulator races, the occasion will be the ultimate paradise for competitive individuals with a love for all things automotive. 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, @miamispeedweek
Racetrack to Recovery at Eden Roc & Nobu Miami Beach
In between all the festivities of race week, it’s essential to find a moment to unwind and recharge. To help this process, Eden Roc and Nobu Hotels Miami Beach have created a special Racetrack to Recovery package, which offers virtual reality racing using Oculus Quest 2 sets in-room to bring the racetrack excitement to life, as well as an opportunity to unwind with a recovery massage as Esencia Wellness Spa. For a “pit stop,” guests will head to its oceanfront eatery, Ocean Social restaurant. With two cocktails and spectacular ocean views, you’ll be fully charged up to reenter all the action. 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, @edenrocmiamibeach, @nobumiamibeach
Swarm’s Racing Fan Fest will bring the adrenaline of race week to the heart of Wynwood. PHOTO BY REINIER RIVERO
ADDiKT at W Miami
Join ADDiKT at the W Miami for an exclusive Fomula One Miami Grand Prix watch party on May 8 in a true Miami setting—at the restaurant’s beautiful outdoor terrace, which boasts 360-degree views of Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami. With doors opening at noon, guests are invited to come take part in the action amid delicious food and drink options with a special game day menu that spans confit wings, duck quesadillas and the ADDiKT burger, among others. Come 3pm at the start of the race, watch your favorite drivers battle it out from the comfort of the hip restaurant setting. 485 Brickell Ave., Miami, @wmiamihotel
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